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Tooth Decay in Mallorca: Almost Half of Adolescents Affected – A Reality Check

Adolescents in Mallorca Face Rising Tooth Decay

A Mallorca study shows cavities increase with age, highlighting the need for early prevention.

Published: August 11, 2026
Tooth Decay in Mallorca: Almost Half of Adolescents Affected – A Reality Check

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What do the Mallorca adolescent tooth decay findings reveal?

A study of 718 children on Mallorca shows cavities in permanent teeth rise with age, reaching about 46% among 15-year-olds. Tartar was detected in around 53% of 15-year-olds. Cavities were roughly 8% in the 5–6 age group, about 27% at 12, and nearly 46% at 15, underscoring how preventive habits older children form matter. Prevention is needed early to curb long-term damage.

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