Stats of our lives: Dentally challenged

More and more sugar-swilling preschoolers have teeth riddled with cavities — and more in our collection of surprising facts and figures

Dentally challenged
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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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