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We recently adopted a sibling group of three in Poland, ages 3-6. I knew that problems with teeth are the most common problems that adoptive parents mentioned, but was wondering if anyone knows why?

I have a 6 year old with 8 cavities. A 5 year old with 7 cavities and even the 3 year old has a cavity!

They told me that they brushed their teeth once a day when in Poland (they lived with a foster family for two years).

I am frustrated and almost angry at the family for not taking the kids to the dentist to get fillings done. Instead, these poor kids have been complaining about pains in their teeth from the day we met them.

While I can understand that they had other more important priorities in raising these children, it angers me that they caused them to suffer unnecessary pain in the long run.

How does dental health work in Poland? Does the State not pay for the children to get dental care while in orphanages or foster care? How much does it cost for foster families to take a child to see a dentist and get a filling?

What is common in Poland when it comes to brushing teeth? Once a day?

Does Poland add Flouride to their water?

It really saddens me that my kids have to suffer so much at such a young age, when this is something totally preventable!!!