Daily Cuts - About 1 in 2 children in Singapore has tooth decay by kindergarten age
According to the National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS), about one in two children in Singapore suffers tooth decay by the time they enter kindergarten. Tooth decay, formally known as early childhood caries (ECC), is the most prevalent chronic disease in children that is largely preventable. Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman speak to Dr Md Badrun Nafis, Paediatric Dentist, Q & M at City Square Mall, to find out how ECC can be managed, and ways to prevent it.