Never Too Young For Cavities

According to a recent New York Times article, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have reported an increase in the number of preschool-aged children requiring extensive dental work due to neglect. The article centers around a 2 1/2 year old boy with cavities in 55% of his baby teeth with some of the teeth requiring extraction because of the extent of the tooth decay. The very young boy required a root canal for one of the morals and fillings and crowns for the other damages teeth. The increase in these numbers has been mostly tied to the number of parents who underestimate the need for proper oral hygiene in their very young children. The cases reported show that socioeconomic factors do not play as much of a role. To read more on this lapse in dental hygiene and a reminder to parents to care for their children's teeth from the earliest age, click here to read the New York Times article. From the very youngest of patients to the very oldest, Dr. Larry James DDS reminds everyone to brush and floss regularly and schedule regular visits for cleanings and dental check-ups. For more, visit Dr. Larry James' website.