1 in 2.37
The odds a child 2 – 11 has cavities in his or her primary teeth are 1 in 2.37 (US, 1999 – 2004).
Sources & Definitions
SOURCE(S)
Dye BA, Tan S, Smith V, Lewis BG, Barker LK, Thornton-Evans G, et al. Trends in oral health status: United States, 1988-1994 and 1999-2004. National Center for Health Statistics. Vital Health Stat 11(248). 2007.
Population Estimates Program [Internet]. U.S. Census Bureau; Available from: http://www.census.gov/popest/estimates.php
DEFINITIONS
Child
A person aged younger than 18.Cavity
Tooth decay or cavity, is a disease where bacterial processes damage hard tooth structure (enamel, dentin and cementum). Cavities in this source include number of decayed, missing (due to disease), and filled permanent teeth.Primary teeth
The first set of teeth in the growth development of humans and many other mammals. They develop during the embryonic stage of development and erupt � that is, they become visible in the mouth � during infancy.
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ROUNDING RULES
Odds more likely than 1 in 10, such as 1 in 3.42, are rounded to three significant digits. Odds less likely than 1 in 10, such as 1 in 420.4, are rounded to four significant digits. Trailing zeros after the decimal point are dropped for readability, even though they may still be significant.
Odds you’ll see: 1 in 4.26; 14.5; 143; 5,230; 433,200
Odds you won’t see: 1 in 2.412; 63.042; 425,242c