Posts Tagged ‘Tooth decay’

Bradford Dentist Laments ‘Tragic’ State Of Children’s Dental Health

Bradford Dentist Laments ‘Tragic’ State Of Children’s Dental Health

A Bradford dentist has described the state of children’s oral health in the city as a “tragedy.” Speaking at a council meeting to discuss dental services in the city, dentist Tony Kilcoyne, said that the alarmingly high rates of decay among children are incredibly sad, as tooth decay is almost always preventable. Mr Kilcoyne, who […]


Tooth Decay Affects More Than 10% Of 3 Year Olds, Survey Confirms

Tooth Decay Affects More Than 10% Of 3 Year Olds, Survey Confirms

A new survey has confirmed that more than 10 per cent of England’s 3 year olds have tooth decay. Research carried out by Public Health England revealed that 12 per cent of 3 year olds had signs of dental decay. The survey involved around 54,000 children at nurseries, playgroups and community children’s centres around the […]


Study Suggests Exercise Could Increase The Risk Of Tooth Decay

Study Suggests Exercise Could Increase The Risk Of Tooth Decay

Most of the time you hear about the benefits of exercising on a regular basis, but a new study has suggested that physical activity could actually be harmful for the teeth. A team of researchers from the University Hospital in Heidenberg, Germany, found that the more exercise you do, the higher the risk of tooth […]


High Levels Of Tooth Decay And Obesity Among Camden Schoolchildren

High Levels Of Tooth Decay And Obesity Among Camden Schoolchildren

Figures from a report released last week that children from Camden have high levels of obesity, tooth decay and smoking. According to the Camden Council report a quarter of pupils aged 12-15 admitted smoking regularly or occasionally. A spokesperson from the council claimed that rates of tooth decay and obesity are closely linked with levels […]


Dentist from Sheffield Supports New Call on Sugar

Dentist from Sheffield Supports New Call on Sugar

A dentist from Sheffield is supporting recent calls for sugar consumption cuts in order to reduce the rising rates of both obesity and tooth decay. Principal of One80dental, Nigel Rosenbaum from Totley, is backing the new proposal from the World Health Organisation. The draft guidance calls for individuals to reduce their daily sugar intake by half, […]


Health Experts Call for Further Reductions in Sugar Consumption

Health Experts Call for Further Reductions in Sugar Consumption

Health experts have called for further reductions in daily sugar consumption in a bid to reduce rates of tooth decay. Experts say that the previous recommended reduction, which was decreased from 10 per cent of energy intake to 5 per cent, should be lowered again. According to a new study, which has been published in […]


Rates of Decay Fall Among 12-Year-Olds in Wales

Rates of Decay Fall Among 12-Year-Olds in Wales

The proportion of Welsh 12-year-olds suffering from decay has fallen over the last decade, new statistics have confirmed. A report by the Welsh Oral Health Unit shows that the proportion of children with no signs of decay has increased from 54.9 per cent in 2004/2005 to 64 per cent in 2013/2014. This represents around 19 […]


Could Fad Diets Be Ruining Your Teeth?

Could Fad Diets Be Ruining Your Teeth?

Dental experts are warning that fad diets, which tend to become increasingly popular in the summer months, could be damaging the nation’s oral health. Dr Sameer Patel, from Elleven Dental, claims that people are putting their oral health at risk by engaging in fad diets in a bid to lose weight rapidly. When the summer […]


Anti-fluoride Campaigner Bids to Stop Water Fluoridation in Bedfordshire

Anti-fluoride Campaigner Bids to Stop Water Fluoridation in Bedfordshire

A campaigner is bidding to fight plans to add fluoride to the water supply in Bedfordshire three years after the council suggested that they would work to stop any fluoridation measures. Cynthia Bagchi said that she was confused to hear about plans to add fluoride to the water supply by the end of the year, […]


Dental Charity Raises Concerns About The Modern Diet

Dental Charity Raises Concerns About The Modern Diet

The UK’s leading dental charity has raised concerns about the modern diet, after shocking figures revealed that thousands of children were receiving hospital treatment for decay each year. Dr Nigel Carter OBE, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, warned that the modern diet, which is rich in sugar, is contributing to high levels […]