 Dental decay (cavities) remains a significant childhood disease affecting nearly 20 percent of children between the ages of two to four. By age 17, nearly 80 percent of young adults have had a cavity and over two-thirds of adults age 35 to 44 have lost at least one permanent tooth due to dental decay. Dental decay has been shown to be an infectious transmissible disease, resulting in damage to the enamel by acid-forming bacteria found in plaque, biofilm (bacteria) and in the presence of sugar.
The good news is as we educate, increase access to care and explore home care products and protocols that encourage the removal of this harmful bacteria, we will continue to make progress in ending the “silent epidemic” of dental disease. One such area that is gaining increased attention by dental professionals is incorporating the use of xylitol-based products in a daily home care regimen. |
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