Posts Tagged ‘Tooth decay’
New figures show an 11% increase in child tooth extractions
New figures suggest that more children than ever before are undergoing tooth extraction under general anaesthetic. Official figures, which have been made available by the Local Government Association, show that almost 41,000 procedures took place in 2015/2016; this represents an increase of 10.7 percent from 2012/2013. One hundred and sixty procedures are taking place every […]
Dentists Failed to Spot Tooth Decay in Teenager, Leading to Two Extractions
16-year-old Matilda Bruchard has been given £10,000 in damages after two tooth extractions that took place because dentists didn’t detect her tooth decay. Matilda, from Manchester, experienced pain for several months before having the teeth removed. The teenager reports having first visited Dr Robert Pridding at the Wood and Woolfstein Dental Practice when she was […]
New Online Survey Suggests Parents Doing More to Target Tooth Decay
A new online survey has suggested that parents are doing more to try and prevent their children from developing dental decay. A poll conducted by the British Dental Health Foundation found that almost half of parents said they would rather find healthier alternatives to popular treats for their children, including sugar-free confectionery. As Christmas Day […]
How to Help Your Kid’s Teeth Have a Happy Halloween!
Halloween weekend will soon be upon us! Tomorrow night, children will be dressing up in their spookiest costumes and going from door to door in search of sweet treats. Halloween is a fun time for children but for their teeth, it is often the scariest night of the year. Is it possible to keep your […]
Go Sober for October and Improve Your Smile
There are numerous risks associated with drinking alcohol and the implications of drinking heavily over prolonged periods of time can be severe. This October, why not go sober and see how giving up could benefit your health? Cutting down on alcohol won’t just save money and give your health a boost, it can also make […]
Health Campaigners Target London Eye to Protest at Coca Cola Sponsorship Deal
Health campaigners visited one of London’s most iconic landmarks over the weekend to protest at a new sponsorship deal. Members of the Children’s Food Campaign handed out toothbrushes at the London Eye on Saturday to protest against the new sponsorship deal with Coca Cola. The eye turned red to celebrate the new deal, which has […]
New Report Shows Slight Improvement in Children’s Oral Health in Scotland
A new report has revealed a slight improvement in children’s oral health in Scotland; figures for 2013/2014 show a 1% increase in the proportion of children free from signs of decay from 2012/2013. The findings of the National Dental Inspection Programme report show that rates of decay continue to fall among Scotland’s children; however, there […]
Ramsbottom Children Enjoy Lessons In Dental Hygiene
Children at a Ramsbottom School have been brushing up on their dental knowledge with a series of educational sessions. Kids in Year 4 at Peel Brow Primary have been learning about dental health issues, including anatomy, oral hygiene and diet. Teachers have been educating the children using interactive activities, design tasks and fun quizzes and […]
Public Health Expert Backs Sugar Tax As Rates Of Decay Soar Among Pre-school Children
A public health expert has called for the introduction of a tax on fizzy drinks and confectionary in a bid to tackle rising levels of decay among three year olds in the UK. Professor Simon Capewell, from Liverpool University’s Public Health and Policy Department, suggested that at least 20p should be added to the price […]
Staffordshire Dentist Issues Hidden Sugar Warning For Parents
A Staffordshire dentist has warned parents to be aware of hidden sugars in a bid to tackle high rates of decay among young children. Recent statistics show that a large proportion of children have signs of dental decay before they even start school and dentists are urging parents to take steps to protect their children’s […]
