Why is Children’s Dental Health Important?

Dental decay in children is the single most common chronic childhood disease according to a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report on oral health in America. When left untreated, tooth decay can be associated with eating, speaking and learning problems.

Parents top health concerns for their children almost mirror the results associated with poor oral health in children, such as:

• Inadequate nutrition
• Missed school
• Depression
• Impact on ability to learn