The #1 Chronic Childhood Illness: Pediatric Dental Disease

08 Jun 10 • Posted by Project Healthy Smile in Featured, News

Tooth decay (dental caries) affects children more than any other chronic infectious disease. Untreated tooth decay causes pain and infections that may lead to problems; such as eating, speaking, playing, and learning. The good news is that tooth decay and other oral diseases that can affect children are preventable.