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Tuesday, January 16, 2018

How To Inspire Kids To Look After Their Teeth (And 7 Steps To Combat Fear Of The Dentist)


Take them to the dentist from when they are babies.

By Amy Packham

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3,000 children and teenagers in England and Wales had hospital operations to remove teeth last year, NHS figures show.

Councillor Izzi Seccombe, chairman of the Local Government Association’s (LGA) Community Wellbeing Board, said the figures show we have an oral health crisis” and called for money raised from the sugar tax to be invested in “innovative oral health education so that parents and children understand the impact of sugar on teeth and the importance of a good oral hygiene regime”.

“Untreated dental care remains one of the most prevalent diseases affecting children and young people’s ability to speak, eat, play and socialise,” she added.

“These figures also highlight how regular check-ups at a dentist can help prevent tooth decay and the need for hospital treatment.”

With this in mind we’ve spoken to the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) and the Oral Health Foundation to create a guide for parents on how to teach kids about the importance of looking after their teeth is and how to make trips to the dentist less of a chore. ...................

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