Oral Health - General Health; A Common Risk Factor Approach

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The Impacts of tooth decay and tooth loss; Children • Children with missing teeth limit their food choices because of chewing problems, which may result in nutritionally inadequate diets. • That affects their readiness for school. • Early tooth loss of primary teeth can prevent some children from speaking clearly and eating properly • Missed school days: Missing school and disruption of

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