...to see a future increase in decay and a domino affect of other dental problems, such as oral pain, abscess teeth and tooth loss. There will ultimately be an increase in cost to parents who will find it necessary to purchase fluoride supplements...

...during the past two decades. In naming the 10 most important advances, "reduction in tooth decay, gum disease and tooth loss" was No. 5. Sound off on the important issues at In 1974, a 17-year-old had, on average, more than six teeth...