Tooth decay “epidemic” in Canada
Tooth decay “epidemic” in Canada could be linked to too much fruit juice: studyCarmen Chai, Global News : Tuesday, March 13, 2012 3:00 PM
Read it on Global News: Global BC | Tooth decay “epidemic” in Canada could be linked to too much fruit juice: study TORONTO – While Canadian pediatric dentists wage a war against tooth decay in kids’ teeth, British officials are pointing a finger at sugary fruit juices as the culprit.
On Monday, the Royal College of Surgeons in the United Kingdom warned parents that feeding children large amounts of juice, in an attempt to make kids eat more fruits, is damaging teeth.
The effects could even be long-lasting – in the U.K., half of five-year-olds already had signs of wear to their tooth enamel.
The situation isn’t any better in Canada, according to Toronto-based pediatric dentist, Dr. Elliott Schwartz, who has worked on kids’ teeth since 1977.
“There are so many kids that need dental treatment – and they’re young kids about 2 ½ to three years old with just rotten teeth. It’s skyrocketing. It’s an epidemic in North America,” he told Global News......
Read it on Global News: Global BC | Tooth decay “epidemic” in Canada could be linked to too much fruit juice: study TORONTO – While Canadian pediatric dentists wage a war against tooth decay in kids’ teeth, British officials are pointing a finger at sugary fruit juices as the culprit.
On Monday, the Royal College of Surgeons in the United Kingdom warned parents that feeding children large amounts of juice, in an attempt to make kids eat more fruits, is damaging teeth.
The effects could even be long-lasting – in the U.K., half of five-year-olds already had signs of wear to their tooth enamel.
The situation isn’t any better in Canada, according to Toronto-based pediatric dentist, Dr. Elliott Schwartz, who has worked on kids’ teeth since 1977.
“There are so many kids that need dental treatment – and they’re young kids about 2 ½ to three years old with just rotten teeth. It’s skyrocketing. It’s an epidemic in North America,” he told Global News......
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