Tooth decay is technically reversible, but only if it is caught early, said Dr. Margherita Fontana, a researcher and professor of cariology at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.

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Colorado’s finding of a history of tooth decay in 61% of third graders is both in line with the national average and still far too high, said Dr. Karen Foster, a Denver dentist.