- The Centers for Disease Control states tooth decay is the most common chronic disease of childhood.
- Tooth decay is almost always completely preventable.
- Dental cavities in baby teeth are a chronic infection that can turn into a bigger problem.
- Many young children cannot describe the pain that cavities cause and may instead act tired, fussy and restless. They may not sleep well at night.
- Millions of school days are missed every year due to cavities.
- Cavity infection is almost always transferred from baby teeth to permanent teeth.
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Pregnant women with gum disease are seven and a half times more likely to have a premature, low birth-weight baby. Smoking is a factor, it increases the risk by about two and one half times. An enzyme produced by infected gums is the same enzyme that pregnant women produce to induce labor when it is time to give birth.
Must read info for parents
Bacteria found in the mouth and throat can cause bacterial pneumonia. These bacteria are inhaled into the lungs, causing infection. Teeth and gum tissue serve as a reservoir for these bacteria. Poor oral hygiene increases the amount of bacteria in the mouth, and thus the risk of lung infection, sinus infection, and ear infection. |
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Pregnant women with gum disease are at greater risk for having a low birth-weight baby. (Less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces)
Low birth-weight babies are at greater risk of developing early childhood cavities.
Pregnant women with gum disease are seven and a half times more likely to deliver their babies prematurely.
Mom and Dad can transmit cavity causing bacteria to baby when they kiss their baby, or taste food with the same spoon the baby uses.
Stomach ulcer causing bacteria are found in saliva and plaque on the teeth.
Gum disease can lead to pneumonia and sinusitis.
People with gum disease are twice as likely to have hardening of the arteries.
Gum disease is linked to heart attacks.
If people keep their teeth and gums in good health, they should live longer. |
