Scientists have revealed a simple, low-cost solution to the most prevalent chronic disease among children: tooth decay. More than half of U.S. children aged between 6 and 9 have had a cavity in at ...

The number of rotten teeth removed from children in hospital has risen by 17%. Thousands of kids were taken to hospital with tooth decay last year, leading to a surge in extractions. New data from the ...

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / July 10, 2024 / Tooth extractions are a common dental procedure that, in some cases, maintains your overall oral health. The most frequent reason for tooth extraction is an ...

Thousands of children were admitted to hospital with tooth decay last year amid a surge in extractions. New figures from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) show there were 47,581 ...

Hospitals carried out almost 180 operations every day on children and teens last year to remove rotting teeth, costing the NHS more than £40m. The latest figures reveal there were 44,685 surgical ...

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