Are Children At Higher Risk For Developing Cavities?
It is always so exciting when a baby gets his or her first tooth. Getting in that first set of teeth opens up a world of so many new foods and flavors to enjoy. But with the new enjoyment of solid foods comes a new responsibility of starting good oral health habits. When your child goes to their first dental appointment, you may be surprised that your child has developed a cavity. But are children at a higher risk for developing cavities than adults? The answer is that though children often have cavities, their baby teeth are not made of a different material that makes them weaker. The cause for cavities in children has more to do with the age of the child and how likely they are to properly clean and care for their new pearly whites.
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