How does ECC affect those children?

• Serious dental and socio-behavioral problem
• It is an infection disease
  • It may become septic
• Early Childhood caries may cause
  • Pain
  • Crooked permanent teeth
  • Ear and speech problems
  • Possible emotional problems
• Estimated cost of treating ECC
  • $1,000-2,000 per child
  • Additional $6,000 if general anesthesia required

Impact of oral disease on quality of life

Oral Disease can cause

• Pain
• Speech delays
• Poor nutritional status
• Altered sleep habits
• Poor self esteem
• Recreational activities
• Increase absences from school

Children with special health care needs (CSHCN) have more dental needs!  

Lewis, Charlotte W. "Dental Care and Children with Special Health Care Needs: A Population-Based Perspective." Academic Pediatrics 9 (2009): 420-6