The Canadian Dental association recommends the assessment of infants, by a dentist, within 6 months of the eruption of the first tooth or by one year of age. The main goal of the appointment is to prevent future dental concerns.

Did you know? - Within the last 100 years, in some parts of Britain and rural areas of Canada, full dentures were common wedding gifts. It was expected that all teeth would eventually be lost, and the gift was thought to help ease the cost of replacement teeth. Thank goodness for advancements in dentistry!

‎$38 - This is the amount of reduced dental costs for every $1 invested in water fluoridation, according to a 2010 report from the CDC.

‎80% -- This is the percentage of U.S. adults suffering from gum disease according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.

‎8000 - This is the number of new cases of oral cancer diagnosed each year in the U.S., killing roughly one person per hour.

‎28% - This is the percentage of U.S. toddlers and preschoolers affected by early childhood caries (tooth decay) according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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