by Capital City Pediatric Dentistry | Sep 20, 2018 | dental care, fluoride, parent tips, protection
The statistics on children with tooth decay are really surprising. Did you know that pediatric tooth decay is five times more common than asthma? The CDC reports that it is present in about 20% of U.S. children aged 5 to 11 years old. Also, 13% of adolescents aged...
by Capital City Pediatric Dentistry | Jan 11, 2018 | fluoride, health
Today, fluoride is a well-known cavity fighter. However, it was completely unknown in the early 20th century. A young dental school graduate made an interesting observation in 1901. This began the discovery of fluoride’s cavity fighting benefits. Brown teeth discovery...