1 in 5 US Adults Face Untreated Tooth Decay, CDC Finds

A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights significant disparities in oral health among children and adults, particularly among vulnerable groups.
Additionally, one in 10 children aged 2 to 5 years have one or more primary teeth with untreated decay, with this figure jumping to 18 percent for those aged 6 to 8.
Mexican-American children face particularly challenging odds, showing significantly higher rates of untreated decay compared to non-Hispanic white children.