By: Imed Bouchrika
So, we need to prevent tooth decay, Development of tooth decay can be a major problem for individuals of all age groups. In plain english, tooth decay occurs when most of the tooth’s mineral content as been dissolved.
To prevent the tooth decay, we need to know its Sources which are Plaque, a thin sticky film of bacteria is one of the main causes of tooth decay. These bacteria lives on the leftover starch and sugars of the food we take and forms acids, which attacks the enamel of the tooth. Tooth decay dose not occur overnight, it develops overtime.
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Although most people would not consider cavities an issue for children who don’t even have all of their teeth yet, scientists and researchers are now warning of early childhood dental decay is a significant health problem.
“We need to get the message out that this is the most common chronic infectious disease in children and it’s on the upswing,” said Alexandra Hall, a dental hygienist and coordinator for the Eastern Shore Children’s Regional Oral Health Consortium. “It’s totally preventable but we need parents on board.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the percentage of children between 2 and 5 with dental cavities has increased from 24 percent from 1988 to 1994 to 28 percent from 1999 to 2004. children even younger than that are having problems with cavities, Hall said. She said because the Eastern Shore is a rural, underserved area, dental decay in young children is an increasingly large problem.
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