New figures show more than 100 children in Bury had teeth extracted in 2022
New figures show that more than 100 children in Bury had teeth extracted in hospital last year.
Data from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities revealed that 110 children and teens had teeth removed in hospital in the 12-month period leading up to March 2022. This represents a significant rise on the previous year but shows a decrease from pre-pandemic figures. In 2019/2020, 135 children had teeth extracted.
Nationally, figures showed a similar trend. The number of extractions has increased sharply since the pandemic but remains below pre-pandemic levels. The British Dental Association (BDA) suggests that this is due to extensive backlogs, which mean that fewer children are able to access both routine care and hospital dental treatment.
Across the country, 42,200 extractions were performed in hospitals on under 19s. Over 82% of extractions were needed due to tooth decay.
Dental decay was the most common reason for hospital admissions among children aged between 6 and 10 years old. Children living in deprived areas are over 3 times more likely to need hospital treatment for dental issues than youngsters from more affluent regions.
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