Since children do not tend to brush their teeth as frequently or as well as adults – and they tend to snack between meals and may eat more candy and other sugar-laden foods – their dental health should be monitored closely. Sadly, untreated tooth decay can lead to pain, poor eating habits and speech problems. Dentists know that children with fewer cavities have the best chance at keeping their teeth throughout their lives. That’s why the overwhelming majority of dentists and doctors support community water fluoridation.
Note – Even where drinking water is fluoridated, it is essential that children visit their dentist before age 1
“Kids with poor dental health miss more school, can be more distracted and can even have speech problems. As a teacher, I see first-hand how dental health can affect a child’s ability to learn and succeed. Our children deserve every health protection available.”