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Cavities cause growth retardation in children

Cavities cause growth retardation in children

Children with bad teeth grow up less healthy than their peers with healthy teeth. According to an article in the Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Tandheelkunde .

Large holes in molars and open, inflamed nerves cause a delay in height, weight and mental development. Because of the pain and discomfort bad teeth make children eat less and sleep less. The infections also adversely affect the immune system

Treatment
After the children's teeth have been properly treated, they often have a growth spurt by means of. Research also shows that children perform better at school after treatment at the dentist

Although the data is not new, the author of the article expresses concerns. He points out that the Health Insurance Board notes in a report that 61 percent of five-year-olds with tooth decay never receive a restorative treatment has undergone.