Although it’s tempting to think of cavities as a matter of child’s play, the fact is that teenagers, too, are particularly susceptible to tooth decay.

Between school, work, extracurricular activities, and socializing, it’s easy for a busy teen to lapse in the oral hygiene department.

When you combine this with a penchant for junk food and soda, you have a perfect storm for tooth decay.

It’s no secret than men’s and women’s bodies are different. Each sex faces its own unique health challenges and needs, even where oral health is concerned.

Dr. Janice Spada, a Sudbury, MA Dentist, understands the importance of oral hygiene and checkups for her female patients. She discusses the most common gender-specific oral health threats faced by women.