OUR DENTAL CONDITION

The following information is certainly an eye opener, according to the AIHW this is where our dental health stands

•  42% of 5 years old have experienced decay in their baby teeth.

•  caries rate increases as our children get older, 61% of 9 years old have experienced decay in their teeth.

•  this statistic is even more alarming, the proportion of children with permanent teeth affected by decay is 58% for 14 years old

I think our dental condition should be a lot better, we are a leading country in so many different aspects with an established economy , why it is not reflecting in our health? I personally think it is a lot cheaper to prevent that to cure, unfortunately we seem to favour the second option.

Education is the key I certainly spend a lot of time explaining treatments and discussing oral hygiene with my patients hopefuly it will have a big impact in their life

:) Dr Trish