Manchester youngster have terrible teeth

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A new survey has revealed that on average five-year-olds in Manchester have at least five missing or decayed teeth.
The report from the North West Public Health Observatory (NWPHO) also found that more than half of youngsters in the city have had problems with at least one tooth before they begin primary school.
This means that kids from Manchester and Rochdale have some of the poorest dental health records in the country.
Gill Davies, of the NWPHO, has reportedly said that the north west has the highest average number of decayed, missing or filled teeth in the UK.
Ms Davies also stated that the most common reason for a child being admitted to hospital was tooth extraction.
These results have come as a surprise as a dental health report has previously claimed that less than a third of kids in England had tooth decay.
Around 140,000 kids from across 147 Primary Care Trusts were studied in 2007 and 2008 for this survey.
David Regan, NHS Manchester’s acting director of public health claimed that the NHS were working to improve oral health in schools, sure start centres and dental practices. He added that home care was key and encouraged parents to reduce the amount sugary foods and drinks their children consume.
Mr Regan said parents should try and supervise their kids when brushing their teeth at a young age.
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