It’s probably no surprise for you to hear that kids get a lot of cavities. However, did you know that about 28% of American children between two and five years old have cavities? In fact, over half of kids between the ages of six and eight years old have had at least one cavity! The enamel on baby teeth is thinner than permanent teeth, so they’re less equipped to keep tooth decay at bay. Unfortunately, this means that many parents accidentally put their children at a higher risk of cavities due to baby bottle tooth decay! Read on to learn more abut this common issue and what you can do to keep your little one’s precious smile cavity-free.
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