Shame the rest of the UK can't do the same.
Teeth scheme due to be rolled out
Under fives were given a regular tooth-brushing regimeA pilot project to promote dental health among nursery children is to be rolled out across Glasgow.
The scheme involves replacing sugary snacks with milk and fruit and a regular tooth-brushing regime. After just two years, the number of under fives in the pilot area with no cavities has risen from 10% to 30%. Glasgow has one of the worst dental health records in Western Europe. The health board said the results were akin to introducing fluoride to the water.
NHS Greater Glasgow was in favour of putting fluoride in the water in an effort to reduce tooth decay. However, public opposition to fluoridation led it to establish a number of pilot schemes in the most deprived areas.
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Under fives were given a regular tooth-brushing regimeA pilot project to promote dental health among nursery children is to be rolled out across Glasgow.
The scheme involves replacing sugary snacks with milk and fruit and a regular tooth-brushing regime. After just two years, the number of under fives in the pilot area with no cavities has risen from 10% to 30%. Glasgow has one of the worst dental health records in Western Europe. The health board said the results were akin to introducing fluoride to the water.
NHS Greater Glasgow was in favour of putting fluoride in the water in an effort to reduce tooth decay. However, public opposition to fluoridation led it to establish a number of pilot schemes in the most deprived areas.
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