The medical files of over 7,500 children are being reviewed over allegations their teeth were "damaged" by orthodontic services in Dublin. According to the Irish Times, it is alleged children had braces left on for longer than intended leading to damage. Others had to get false teeth because the appliances were not removed when they should have been. "Over 10,000 children have a general anaesthetic every year to have rotten teeth removed from their mouths. "The number one reason why any child in Ireland is hospitalised for a general anaesthetic is to have teeth removed.

Source: Irish Examiner April 02, 2019 06:22 UTC