On the recordMay 16, 2024
More than 40 percent of children in America have tooth decay by the time they reach kindergarten.
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congress.govMore than 40 percent of children in America have tooth decay by the time they reach kindergarten.
Highlights the issue of tooth decay in young children due to lack of access to dental care.
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