CITIZEN-TIMES.com: Dentists blame sugary foods, drinks for increasing childhood tooth decay
CITIZEN-TIMES.com: Dentists blame sugary foods, drinks for increasing childhood tooth decay:
Asheville, NC, is fluoridated:
"SHEVILLE - Like many kids his age, 5-year-old Titus Young has grown up consuming sugary drinks and foods. And now, like a growing number of children, Titus has three cavities and a crown on his baby teeth.
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He is not unique. Local doctors say tooth decay is on the rise among young children."
"Local dentists say they are seeing more young children with cavities than ever before.
Dr. Joshua Paynich, a local dentist, said he diagnoses about 10-20 children a week with severe, early childhood tooth decay. Paynich said he sees children who have cavities, crowns and even have to get their teeth removed."
Asheville, NC, is fluoridated:
"SHEVILLE - Like many kids his age, 5-year-old Titus Young has grown up consuming sugary drinks and foods. And now, like a growing number of children, Titus has three cavities and a crown on his baby teeth.
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He is not unique. Local doctors say tooth decay is on the rise among young children."
"Local dentists say they are seeing more young children with cavities than ever before.
Dr. Joshua Paynich, a local dentist, said he diagnoses about 10-20 children a week with severe, early childhood tooth decay. Paynich said he sees children who have cavities, crowns and even have to get their teeth removed."
posted by FluorideNews at 3:43 AM
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