If you’ve had a dental cavity, you know it can be quite painful if not treated. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the most common chronic disease of childhood in the United States is cavities.Aside from the physical discomfort this causes in affected kids, it also means they often miss out on school. According to the CDC, “Untreated cavities can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning. Children who have poor oral health often miss more school and receive lower grades than children who don’t.”Luckily, cavities can be …
