five-year-olds

27% of five-year-olds have tooth decay

Despite an overall improvement in the number of children free of tooth decay, over 27% of five-year-olds have tooth decay according to a survey published today (20 September 2013) by Public Health England. Children with decay have on average between three and four teeth affected by decay, treated or untreated.

The study ‘National Dental Epidemiology Programme for England, oral health...