Children with bad teeth grow up less healthy than their peers with healthy teeth. According to an article in the Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Tandheelkunde .
Large holes in molars and open, inflamed nerves cause a delay in height, weight and mental development. Because of the pain and discomfort bad teeth make children eat less and sleep less. The infections also adversely affect the immune system †
Treatment
After the children's teeth have been properly treated, they often have a growth spurt by means of. Research also shows that children perform better at school after treatment at the dentist †
Although the data is not new, the author of the article expresses concerns. He points out that the Health Insurance Board notes in a report that 61 percent of five-year-olds with tooth decay never receive a restorative treatment has undergone.
