Poor oral health can affect a child’s emotional, physical and educational development. By the time children in England start school a quarter of them have tooth decay and those who have it, have on average 3-4 decayed teeth. Tooth decay …
Over a quarter of five year olds are suffering from tooth decay - alarmingly it is one of the most common reasons why five to nine year old children are admitted to hospital, and contributes to school absences. However, tooth …
Shockingly nearly a third of 5 year olds in England suffer from tooth decay and it is the commonest reason for admission to hospital for children aged 5 to 9 years [1]. It is almost totally preventable however many children …
Having good teeth is essential; no child should suffer from tooth decay. It is almost entirely preventable and yet just under a third of all children starting school have tooth decay. Tooth decay affects children’s confidence and makes everyday things …
Oral health is part of general health and families can really help to give children’s teeth a great start and protect them from tooth decay. Start brushing your baby's teeth with fluoride toothpaste as soon as the first milk tooth …
