Due to the anatomy of children’s teeth, dental decay is both harder to detect and spreads quicker in children relative to adults. Since it can take up to 15 years or longer for all of the adult teeth to erupt, it is essential that children receive regular check-up and cleans so that decay is prevented and removed early. Studies have shown that childhood decay is the number one predictor of decay in adult life, so regular contact with your family dentist is fundamental in providing your child with strong start to a healthy, pain free mouth for years to come.