A Hidden Epidemic

Practising good oral health care from infancy into adulthood as part of overall health is simple and easy. Many fail to see that poor oral health has far-reaching consequences. Studies have shown that children who have cavities at a young age are three times more likely to have them as adults. The Malaysian National Oral Health Survey of Preschool Children (NOHPS) reports that 71.3% of 5-year-olds already have cavities!