40% of U.S. children have dental caries by kindergarten age
• Dental caries are 32% more likely to occur in infants from families of low
socioeconomic status, whose mothers have low educational levels, and whose diets are
high in sugar
–Researchers who analyzed 2007 and 2008 data from the U.S. National Health and
Nutrition Examination Survey found significant associations between food insecurity
and untreated caries in children