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Podcast: The Healthy Mouth Movement Podcast
Episode: Is Your Child at Risk?
Description: In this episode, the podcast explores the critical but often overlooked connection between oral health and the general health of children. It highlights how poor oral hygiene is linked to severe diseases such as heart disease, dementia, and cancer. This podcast reveals alarming statistics, including that 47.2% of U.S. adults over 30 have advanced gum disease and that 73% of children between ages 6 and 11 suffer from gingivitis. Dental cavities, a consequence of poor oral health, are alarmingly common among children and are cited as a reason for children missing school and performing poorly academically. The episode also d...