The Importance of Back to School Dental Check Ups

THE IMPORTANCE OF BACK TO SCHOOL DENTAL CHECK-UPS THESE STATS AND FACTS WILL MAKE YOU THINK TWICE ABOUT SKIPPING THIS IMPORTANT VISIT TOOTH DECAY IS THE MOST COMMON CHILDHOOD DISEASE Tooth Decay surpasses asthma and allergies when it comes to childhood diseases. 23% of Kids have never seen a dentist 51,679,100 The number of school hours missed each year due to dental problems. That is 117 hours per 100 kids! 19% of Kids Regular dental check- ups detect early tooth decay and other dental problems. When detected early, kids Have Untreated 19% avoid extensive dental work and toothaches Cavities that lead to missed school days. ALONG WITH GOOD PERSONAL DENTAL HABITS, DENTAL SEALANTS, FLUORIDE TREATMENTS AND REGULAR CLEANINGS PREVENT PROBLEMS. AESTHETIC DENTAL INNOVATIONS MVCANNONDDS.COM Sources: NIDCR/CDC Data Resource Center; Oral Health, US 2002 Annual Report; CDC.gov; Colgate.com; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research