Dr Adeline Wong, Author at The Oral Care Centre - Page 3 of 3

Good oral health is one of the foundations of a child’s overall well-being. Because children lose their primary teeth (also known as baby teeth) eventually, parents may think that oral care won’t matter until they have their permanent teeth. However, that’s not the case. Whether they have primary or permanent teeth, addressing children’s oral health...

Data from the World Health Organization reveal that a considerable part of the population experiences untreated cavities, both in deciduous teeth among children aged 1-9 years and permanent teeth in individuals over five years old. The prevalence of severe periodontal disease among those aged 15 and above further underscores the importance of oral health vigilance. ...