In England last year 83 kids under two had at least one rotten tooth pulled, according to NHS Digital figures. And nearly 36,000 children aged from two to 17 had one removed – while 54 kids aged nine or under had all their teeth out last year. An estimated one in five adults put off seeing a dentist because of the £22.70 charge for a visit. There are also fears some parents are putting fizzy drinks and sugary milkshakes into babies’ bottles causing their teeth to rot. The scheme, which included putting fluoride varnish on children’s teeth, has helped to reduce the number to a third.

Source: Daily Mirror December 21, 2019 22:41 UTC