Even humans can get
sick from tooth decay and oral issues and its rare, but they can die from toxins going into the bloodstream.
These include the Chewya at Kisumu, Kenya (p. 141), who subsisted on «large quantities of fish... together with cereals and sweet potatoes,» and suffered
from tooth decay at a rate of only 0.2 percent.
Among about 160 modernized Native American students at a training school called the Mohawk Institute (p. 85), 77 percent had suffered
from tooth decay with a total of 17 percent of teeth attacked by cavities.
Like humans, dogs can suffer
from tooth decay as well, and although it is less likely that they will get cavities in comparison to humans, there can be a buildup of tartar in the gum line which can cause them to recede.
Chances are, if your baby
suffers from tooth decay and loses his baby teeth, he may need braces if his permanent teeth are not positioned properly.
Simply cleaning your teeth regularly is not a guarantee that your child will avoid suffering
from tooth decay and it is just as important to watch the types of food and drink that your child is allowed to have, as this can influence and affect the development of tooth decay.
You've probably heard this reason cited before, and it's true — the longer a baby uses a bottle, the more likely it is that he or she will have bad teeth or suffer
from tooth decay.
The Ontario Dental Association has been advertising on the radio urging people to see their dentist to diagnose if they are suffering
from tooth decay.
Eleven percent of rabbits suffer
from tooth decay and another eleven percent have digestive issues, with their diet playing a huge role in these results.