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DentalOffices.org is a website dedicated to informing consumers about dental health and helping you find a qualified dentist in your area. We provide an informative resource center ideal for anyone looking for in-depth information on a wide variety of general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry or orthodontic procedures. Our resource center includes referential articles on all dental health topics, frequently asked questions and statistical data. We believe that knowledge is power and that consumers should be informed about dental procedures before they choose any general practice or cosmetic dentist. Our website adheres to a high standard of quality and accuracy. When you read our resource guides, you will obtain a better understanding of your choices when it comes to dental health.
Did You Know?
Low Income Children More Likely to Get Cavities
FAbout 31 percent of low-income children ages 2 to 5 have dental cavities that don't get treated, according to data from the 2007 National Healthcare Disparities Report released by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). A much smaller portion of high-income children—about 6 percent—have untreated cavities. The data come from surveys conducted between 1999 and 2004.
Improved Dental Health Across America
Among the major findings are improvements since 1994 in the percentage of children and teens who have never had tooth decay in their permanent teeth; increased use of dental sealants (a thin plastic coating applied to the chewing surfaces of back teeth to prevent decay); and increased tooth retention among older adults.
Dentistry Practiced for over 9,000 Years
Dentistry has been around since about 7,000 BC. According to the earliest fossil records, dental work was being performed on teeth in the ancient Indian civilizations that flourished between the Indus and Ghaggar-Hakra rivers.
