(CNN) Children are missing out on preventative dental care including teeth cleaning and checkups during the pandemic, according to a new survey. Of those parents who tried to book pediatric dental care since the pandemic, nearly a quarter reported longer than usual wait times, the C.S. By September 21, only three-quarters of pediatric dental care providers were operating at 76% or more of their pre-pandemic volume, according to the AAPD . Overcoming hurdles to get kids care they needBefore the pandemic, some US children received in-school oral health care or education, and many such programs have been disrupted as well. Taking good care of teeth at homePreventative dental care appointments are key to oral health, said dentist Shenkin.

Source: CNN February 15, 2021 05:15 UTC