Kidsand teeth. It takes the right knowledge and skills to take care of them, and many parents and their kids never have the opportunity to learn those skills or get proper dental care. This decade, for the first time in 50 years, figures from the Center for Disease Control show that untreated tooth decay has been rising. For children between the ages of 5 and 17 in America, tooth decay is more common than hay fever, or asthma. It may pose a significant threat to their overall well-being, as research indicates an association between cavities and diabetes, cardiovascular and respiratory disease and even Alzheimers disease. Kid Spaces heard about a program called Bright Smiles Bright Futures, and decided to take a look.