Posts Tagged ‘children’s dentistry Northern Ireland’

Children as young as one need dental surgery in Northern Ireland, new research confirms

Children as young as one need dental surgery in Northern Ireland, new research confirms

Children as young as one year old are being admitted to hospital as a result of dental problems, new research has confirmed. Figures from four of the five health trusts have revealed that thousands of children are undergoing extraction under general anaesthetic in hospital as a result of severe decay. Figures for this year show […]


Kids in Northern Ireland Devote the Least Time to Teeth Cleaning According to UK Survey

Kids in Northern Ireland Devote the Least Time to Teeth Cleaning According to UK Survey

Children in Northern Ireland devote less time to cleaning their teeth than kids in other parts of the UK, according to a recent survey conducted by Mydentist. According to the poll, children in Northern Ireland spend 60 seconds brushing their teeth, which is just half the time recommended by dentists. Even the best performing region, […]