The most recent survey of the health of children’s teeth in England, Wales and Northern Ireland found that a third of five-year olds and half of eight-year olds had decay in their milk teeth.
Poor oral health awareness and an unbalanced diet high in sugar content were cited as contributing factors towards these shocking statistics.
Nurses from the Family Nurse Partnership Programme at Plymouth Community Healthcare, who provide support and advice to young mothers, have received training and an information pack on the care of milk teeth from dental students at Plymouth University.
The project has been arranged and managed by the Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise.
