How you can help your kids’ teeth
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011WE all know sweets are bad for our children’s teeth – but experts warn so-called healthy snacks like dried fruit are just as bad.
Archive for the ‘Childrens dental care’ Category
Dental Insurance Cover for Children
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011Before 2006, almost all children were insured under NHS scheme, but after April 2006 more than a million children were left without NHS cover. These days only a few dental clinics offer dental insurance cover for children and therefore, it is tough for parents to find a coverage that is convenient for both parents and children.
Give families free toothpaste to halt tooth decay, dentists say
Sunday, January 30th, 2011With children as young as three needing painful extractions, health experts want parents to stop sugaring babies’ bottles and schools not to give chocolates as rewards.
Dentists routinely failing children with serious tooth decay
Sunday, January 9th, 2011- ‘Supervised neglect’ leaves tooth decay untreated
- Poorest areas worst hit in ‘matter of national shame’
One in three 12-year-olds have bad teeth: survey
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010A third of 12-year-olds have rotten teeth despite recent improvements in dental health among children, a survey has found.
Yoghurt slashes risk of children developing tooth decay ‘by 22 per cent’
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010Eating yoghurt regularly could slash a child’s risk of developing tooth decay, according to new research.
Children’s dental health gap ‘has widened’
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010Dental experts are urging the government to focus on the prevention of dental decay in under fives following a new report into children’s health.
Can we brush up the dental health of children under 5?
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009A trial aimed at reducing tooth decay in under fives in Northern Ireland — where £60m a year is spent to treat patients with tooth decay — has been launched.
Free toothbrush scheme expanded
Friday, October 23rd, 2009A scheme that sees young children in some of the poorest parts of Wales given free toothpaste and brushes along with dental tips is being expanded.
27% of three-year-olds have tooth decay
Friday, October 9th, 2009More than 20% of eight-year-olds, 50% of 12-year-olds and 75% of 15-year-olds have experienced decay in their permanent teeth.
