Why some kids are more prone to dental decay
- Written by: Mihiri Silva, Paediatric dentist and PhD candidate, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Up to 14% of toddlers have "hypomineralised second primary molars” (HSPM), where the enamel (outer layer) of the second baby molars doesn’t develop properly.plantic/Shutterstock
A quarter of children have dental decay by the time they start school. This occurs when bacteria in the mouth break down sugar to produce acid, which attacks...