Early Childhood Caries

 Written by: Muhammad Arif Rahimi

Caries is the medical word for cavities. Children of any age can get cavities, but they form faster in baby teeth than in adult (permanent) teeth. They can start to develop as soon as baby teeth come in, usually between 6 months to one year of age.

AEPO’s writer/producer has talked to some mothers and a dentist about the health problems of early childhood caries.