Listen up, folks! The CDC is sounding the alarm about a serious issue happening at dental offices across the country. It turns out that some children are getting infected from contaminated water lines during their dental visits. Don’t worry, though, this kind of infection is pretty rare. But still, outbreaks of nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) infections have been popping up here and there. Imagine this: it’s like finding a moldy piece of fruit in a fresh fruit salad – it’s unexpected and leaves a bad taste in your mouth! So what can we take away from this? Well, it’s important for dentists to properly maintain their water lines to prevent any contamination. And for all you eager beavers out there, if you want to learn more about the research behind this issue, go ahead and click on the link!
