Parents Have Limited Awareness of Recommended Pediatric Dental Care.
According to a MetLife Study that was released many parents are not following recommended guidelines for brushing, flossing, and other dental health care habits for optimal pediatric oral health. Nearly a quarter of the parents surveyed, 23%, have been told by a dentist or hygienist that their child was at risk for tooth decay, and 47% of the parents surveyed have not spoken to their pediatrician about their child’s teeth and may not be making the connection between their child’s oral health and their overall health care.