The importance of taking care of our teeth has been instilled in us since childhood. But new data reveals that levels of tooth decay among adults in England are similar to those last seen in 1998.

Tooth decay has risen sharply since 2009, reversing earlier improvements and taking levels back towards those last seen in the late 1990s, new official statistics show.

Levels of tooth decay among adults in England are now similar to those last seen more than 25 years ago, according to new figures. More than four in 10 people (41 per cent) had obvious signs of rotten ...

Losing teeth is more common as we age, due to gum disease, decay, general wear and tear, and other health-related issues. That’s especially true for adults over the age of 60, according to experts.

More than four in ten people (41 per cent) had clear signs of rotten teeth when examined by a dentist, which is up from 28 per cent in 2009 and around similar levels to 1998. The data, released by the ...

New research reveals alarming levels of tooth decay in adults in England, highlighting the need for improved dental care ...

Adult Oral Health Survey shows 41% of people had rotten teeth just before Labour came to power last year - as bad as it’s ...

More than one fifth of adults in England have a tooth with obvious decay, marking a 'reversal' of previous oral health ...

I recently wrote about the importance of good eye health with particular relevance to children. Early diagnosis and treatment can give a child an improved chance in growing through their formative ...

Levels of tooth decay among adults in England are now similar to those last seen more than 25 years ago, according to new figures. More than four in 10 people (41 per cent) had obvious signs of rotten ...