Dental disease is preventable yet the majority of oral health efforts focus on restorative care, rather than prevention. This creates a revolving door of drill, fill and pull where children access services only when in severe pain or in need of invasive and expensive treatment. Why?
- Misconceptions about the importance of baby teeth
- Lack of knowledge about the impact of oral health on overall health
- Ignorance about the spread of oral bacteria
- Not knowing how to care for teeth
- Failure to establish healthy habits from an early age
- Cultural barriers
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