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19.5%
U.S. children ages 2 to 5 with untreated cavities, thanks to poor brushing habits.
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$2,000 to $5,000
Cost of putting preschoolers under full anesthesia, routinely advised for squirmy tykes who need cavities fixed
Sources: CDC, The New York Times
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