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The burden of untreated dental cavities appears to be shifting from children to adults. There are now 3 peaks in prevalence at 6, 25, and 70 years of age. Comment: Cavities in the elderly is a significant problem as it can result in people eating a poor diet and thus shortening the lifespan. J Dent Res. 2015 Mar 4    (retrieved Mar, 2015). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.