One in five North East children has had tooth decay by the age of 11
Children in our region are among the hardest hit by tooth decay, facing 'much higher' rates, a new report shows.
Government urged to expand sugar tax, ban energy drinks to tackle children's tooth decay crisis
Banning the sale of energy drinks to under 16s, expanding sugar taxes and rolling out a toothbrushing program are among a ...
‘Radical’ measures needed to tackle tooth decay in youngsters, report says
The Government is being urged to take “radical” action – such as expanding the sugar tax and banning the sale of energy ...
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School toothbrushing programme could tackle tooth decay crisis
A national programme of supervised teeth-brushing in schools is part of a proposed national plan to tackle the tooth decay ...
Tooth decay still plagues California kids nearly a decade after Medi-Cal promised change
Kids in California struggle with more cavities than kids in most states, despite Medi-Cal efforts to fix dental care ...
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Toothbrushing programme in schools could tackle crisis of tooth decay
A national supervised toothbrushing programme should be rolled out in our schools to tackle the crisis of tooth decay ...
Government urged to ban energy drinks to under 16s to tackle children’s tooth decay crisis
Latest joint report from Child of the North/Centre for Young Lives, co-authored by researchers from the University of ...
'Staggering' levels of tooth decay in children as report urges radical reform
The report found fewer than four in 10 children have good oral health, and one in ten three-year-olds already suffer from ...
Does your toddler or child hate brushing their teeth? 11 expert-approved tips to make it less stressful
To give you the best advice when it comes to your children’s dental health, we’ve called on a number of top experts. Paediatric dentist Dr Jasleen Sangha, dental hygienist Hannah Ripley and dentist ...
Oral Health Awareness Month: Uncovering the surprising link between food and your smile
Interestingly, research has shown that older adults are more likely to experience bad breath, and men are statistically more ...
Report tells government to do more to prevent children's tooth decay in England
Tooth decay can be painful, and lead to teeth needing to be removed. Now there are calls for more measures to help children in the UK reduce their sugar intake and have better access to dental ...
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Active Fit: Developing good brushing habits essential for children
Establishing proper brushing habits during childhood can help prevent tooth decay later in life. Here are some tips to follow ...