New research reveals alarming levels of tooth decay in adults in England, highlighting the need for improved dental care ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
As levels of tooth decay jump among adults in the UK, it's more important than ever to pay attention to oral health.
The findings also highlight growing impacts on quality of life, persistent inequalities and clear challenges in accessing dental services.
More than one fifth of adults in England have a tooth with obvious decay, marking a 'reversal' of previous oral health ...
Adult Oral Health Survey shows 41% of people had rotten teeth just before Labour came to power last year - as bad as it’s ...
Severe tooth pain when chewing is one of the most common dental complaints and often a sign that something beneath the ...
Children who like sweet foods such as candy and chocolate and do not have enough correct brushing habits are particularly ...