Tooth decay is the leading cause of hospital admission nationally for children aged five to nine, with 30,000 rotten teeth removed from children in hospitals in 2022/23. KCHFT advanced oral health ...

A new study suggests a link between high levels of fluoride and lowered IQ. It's heating up arguments over fluoridating ...

Tooth decay in infants and young children is commonly referred to as 'baby bottle tooth decay.' This occurs when a child's teeth are frequently exposed to sugary liquids, such as milk, formula ...

Children are referred to a CDS provider when they have tooth decay too severe to be treated ... has been waiting three years to have rotten teeth removed. BBC News Ella has bad pain from her ...

Here are the percentage of third graders who have suffered at some point from tooth decay, based on state-level oral health survey data from the CDC's website: The southwest has the highest ...

Whether delivered in water or toothpaste, fluoride can help guard teeth ... risk of tooth decay," Morris concluded. Some jurisdictions, rather than fluoridating their water, provide children ...

“Early intervention, such as cavity fillings, is far more effective and less costly. Experts also caution that high sugar intake not only harms teeth but can also make children hyperactive ...