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Children’s dental health improving, PHE says
According to the latest figures released by Public Health England (PHE), the number of five-year-olds suffering from tooth decay has dropped to its lowest level since 2008.
The data show that since 2008, where nearly a third of five-year-olds in England suffered from tooth decay, the incidence has dropped to a quarter.
However, health experts have maintained that more steps must be taken to encourage youngsters to look after their teeth, including regular trips to the dentist.
Currently, around 166,467 five-year-olds suffer from tooth decay. While there has been a national improvement in the numbers of children suffering from tooth decay, experts say there is still a great deal of regional variation, with high rates persisting in the North West of England.
Dr Sandra White, director of dental public health at PHE, said: "Our faces are quite a mirror to us, and when you smile with a nice smile it makes a big difference when we start school. Parents have a key role in this. They need to watch what their children are eating and particularly drinking. It would be wonderful if everybody gave their children water and low fat milks.”
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