Share of Cost – Children’s Tooth Decay
Tooth decay in children is an occurring health condition. Due to dental issues, children miss 52 million hours of school every year. If dental problems are left untreated, children will develop further health problems. 30% to 50% of children between 4 and 5 years old already struggle with tooth decay. There are many reasons for this problem but a few are due to the fact that dental benefits are not provided through the parents’ employer. Some parents fail to acknowledge the importance of early dental care for kids. Children of low income families are more predisposed to developing tooth decay and dental care costs are too expensive for children.