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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Reduce the proportion of children and adolescents with lifetime tooth decay — OH‑01

Status: Little or no detectable change

  
Little or no detectable change
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Most Recent Data:
48.8 percent (2017-20)

Target:
42.9 percent

Desired Direction:
Decrease desired

Baseline:
48.4 percent of children and adolescents aged 3 to 19 years had lifetime tooth decay experience in their primary or permanent teeth in 2013-16

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Reduce the proportion of children and adolescents with lifetime tooth decay experience in their primary or permanent teeth

Target-Setting Method
Minimal statistical significance

Data Source:  National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS

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Summary

Tooth decay is one of the most common childhood diseases. It can lead to pain and infections, and some children with tooth decay have trouble eating. Dental sealants, fluoridated water and toothpaste, and dietary changes can help reduce tooth decay in children and adolescents.

Topics:  Oral Conditions, Adolescents

Workgroup: Oral Health Workgroup

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