He was funny. Maybe when I grow up I will be a dentist. Cavities are the most prevalent chronic childhood disease in the country, much more common than asthma, and it is estimated that dental disease and treatment lead to 52 million missed school hours a year. That's why Apple Tree's staff takes the time to visit schools in our community and teach about oral care. All children are special, and we want them to benefit from preventive dentistry.
Children look better, feel better, and learn better when they have good oral health.
I didn't know about baby bottle tooth decay until it was too late. My daughter had to go to the hospital for emergency care. It's important for other parents to know about how to prevent it. Baby bottle tooth decay is what happens to teeth when babies fall sleep with bottles full of sugary drinks. The sugar causes cavities that wear away the teeth to the gumline, and the resulting pain and infection can cause eating, learning, and speech problems.