{"id":6262,"date":"2018-09-21T03:38:17","date_gmt":"2018-09-21T02:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/?page_id=6262"},"modified":"2024-11-30T23:19:31","modified_gmt":"2024-11-30T22:19:31","slug":"childrens-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/childrens-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Children’s Oral Health: Identify and Prevent Problems Like Tooth Decay"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a parent, it\u2019s natural to want your children to be healthy \u2013 and that includes their teeth. But sadly more than 40% of children have tooth decay by the time they get to kindergarten. While you can take steps to prevent things like cavities and gum disease, some other children\u2019s ordial health problems can happen at any time.<\/p>

As soon as your child\u2019s first tooth appears you have a part to play in keeping their mouth healthy, so it\u2019s a good idea to be informed about all the things that might affect them in hothe future. Knowing the symptoms of common dental problems means you can identify them early on and seek treatment before they develop too far.<\/p>

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In this article, we\u2019ll answer some questions that many parents have about caring for their children\u2019s teeth and mouth<\/b>, including:<\/p>