Status: Improving
Most Recent Data:
12.4
percent
(2017-20)
Target:
10.2
percent
Desired Direction:
Decrease desired
Baseline:
13.4
percent of children and adolescents aged 3 to 19 years had active and currently untreated tooth decay in their primary or permanent teeth in 2013-16
Reduce the proportion of children and adolescents with active and currently untreated tooth decay in their primary or permanent teeth
Summary
Tooth decay is one of the most common childhood diseases. When it’s untreated, tooth decay can be so painful that children have trouble sleeping or miss school. It can also lead to infections that may spread to other parts of the body. Making sure more children and adolescents have access to oral health services can help reduce untreated tooth decay.
Topics: Oral Conditions, Adolescents , Children
Workgroup: Oral Health Workgroup
