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(WebMD) America's children are increasingly getting their first dental cavities before the tooth fairy arrives.The CDC on Monday released its latest report card on the nation's oral health. The report shows that about 28% of U.S. children aged 2-5 have cavities in their baby teeth. That's up from about 24% nearly a decade ago.Data came from two national health studies that included interviews and oral health checkups.The first study, conducted from 1988 to 1994, included more than 26,000 U.S. civilians.
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Tooth decay (dental cavities or caries) is one of the most common chronic diseases in childhood. More than half of all children have caries by the second grade and 80 percent of all teens have cavities by the time they finish high school. “Preventative measures, such as education, sealants and fluoride treatments, have a long-term impact on a child’s future dental health and well-being,” explains Sarah Wovcha, Children’s Dental Services.
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KIDS AND DENTAL CARE Cleaning baby's teeth: Any soft-bristled toothbrush with a small head, preferably one designed specifically for infants, should be used at least once a day at bedtime. Baby's first checkup: When the first tooth appears, or no later than the first birthday. Importance of baby teeth: They help children speak clearly and chew naturally; aid in forming a path that permanent teeth can follow. Thumbsucking, pacifiers: These habits will generally only become a problem if they go on for a long time.
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Despite living in a low-water-fluoride district, 132 Tibetan children, aged 8 to 13-years-old, developed dental fluorosis from dietary fluoride sources such as brick tea, a popular Asian drink, fed to children as young as two years old. (1)
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This report focuses primarily on Medicaid-covered children’s dental services since there is a good deal of current research available on the issue. To learn more about Medicaid adult dental services in Connecticut, please see two earlier OLR reports:
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