Home | News Twelve per cent of toddlers have tooth decay Written by: Alex Turnbull | Published: 02 October 2014 Comment on this article 12 per cent of three year olds suffer from tooth decay, says PHE The survey showed that rates of tooth decay varied dramatically across the country, ranging from two per cent in some areas to 34 per cent in others. It also found that children affected by the condition had an average of three decayed teeth. PHE has highlighted the role sugary food and drink plays in causing tooth decay, and recommended a diet that limits the amount of food and drink high in sugar. Dr Sandra White, director of dental public health at PHE, said: 'Tooth decay is an entirely preventable disease, which can be very painful and even result in a child having teeth removed under general anaesthetic, which is stressful for children and parents alike.' What do you think? Leave a comment below or tweet your views to @IndyNurseMag This material is protected by MA Healthcare Ltd copyright. See Terms and Conditions. Comments Name Email Comments Please view our Terms and Conditions before leaving a comment. BotDetect CAPTCHA ASP.NET Form Validation
Twelve per cent of toddlers have tooth decay Written by: Alex Turnbull | Published: 02 October 2014 Comment on this article 12 per cent of three year olds suffer from tooth decay, says PHE The survey showed that rates of tooth decay varied dramatically across the country, ranging from two per cent in some areas to 34 per cent in others. It also found that children affected by the condition had an average of three decayed teeth. PHE has highlighted the role sugary food and drink plays in causing tooth decay, and recommended a diet that limits the amount of food and drink high in sugar. Dr Sandra White, director of dental public health at PHE, said: 'Tooth decay is an entirely preventable disease, which can be very painful and even result in a child having teeth removed under general anaesthetic, which is stressful for children and parents alike.' What do you think? Leave a comment below or tweet your views to @IndyNurseMag This material is protected by MA Healthcare Ltd copyright. See Terms and Conditions. Comments Name Email Comments Please view our Terms and Conditions before leaving a comment. BotDetect CAPTCHA ASP.NET Form Validation