The Oral Health of Children: A Portrait of States and the Nation 2005
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Problems with Teeth Among Children with Teeth in Fair or Poor Condition

Cavities 54.6%
Crooked Teeth, or Teeth That Need Braces 33.5%
Broken Front Tooth or Teeth That Need Repair 11.8%
Teeth Problems (Grinding, Soft Teeth, Teeth Falling Out) 6.1%
Pain 4.6%
Plaque, Need for Cleaning, Doesn’t Brush Regularly 3.6%
Discoloration 3.6%
Enamel Problems 1.7%
Gum Problems 1.4%
Nerve Problems 0.8%
Other 3.5%

This graph is from the chartbook The Health and Well-Being of Children: A Portrait of States and the Nation 2005, that is based on data from the National Survey of Children's Health. Suggested citation: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau. The National Survey of Children's Health 2003. Rockville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2005.

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