Posts Tagged ‘Childhood cavities’
Dental Experts Say That Fillings Are Unnecessary For Children
Dental experts in the UK have suggested that fillings are unnecessary for young children. Research carried out at the University of Manchester revealed that around 40 per cent of 5 year olds in the UK have tooth decay and 10 per cent have a filling. Some dental experts have suggested that fillings are unnecessary because […]
Ontario Dentists Helping Children Brush up on Oral Hygiene
Dentists in Ontario are targeting low income families to help them brush up on their oral hygiene habits to prevent oral diseases and reduce the cost of dental care. Dr Sandra Bennett is one of the dentists helping families in need; she regularly sees children and adults from low income families with extensive dental health […]
New research finds bacteria responsible for childhood dental decay
Researchers have found the bacteria responsible for childhood dental decay. Previously, scientists had believed that Streptococchus mutans were responsible for childhood decay; however, a new study carried out at the Forsyth Institute has revealed that a strain of bacteria known as Scardovia wiggsiae was found in all the participants who were suffering from severe dental […]
