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Oral Health

Tooth decay remains one of the most common diseases in young children. It can cause pain and infection and, if it remains untreated, can affect eating, speech, and sleep in children. Researchers are exploring the importance of early intervention and education for child dental health outcomes.

Tooth decay remains one of the most common diseases in young children.

Forty per cent of preschool children have at least one tooth with decay. It can cause pain and infection and, if it remains untreated, can affect eating, speech, and sleep in children.