The first families began to arrive in trailer 3. There were few smiles, except among the very young. And even the young adults seemed old. The woman's face, wizened by sun and wind, was now haggard from the stress of caring for her young family. Most notably, their teeth are in much better shape.
Dental problems are common.
Mason has seen children's molars eroded to their gums. Many have lost parts of teeth, huge caries gape, brown stains discolour. Associated sinus problems and headaches are common. Many, if not most, were slated for dental follow-up at the sustainment camp. Mason warned that many of the refugees have untreated hypertension and diabetes.