Millions of people across the UK are living with preventable dental problems because oral health has been “pushed down the list of health priorities for too long”, the Oral Health Foundation has warned.
The charity says years of poor access to dental care and a lack of focus on prevention are leaving children and adults in pain from problems that could often be avoided.
The consequences are already being felt across the country.
Tooth decay remains the leading cause of hospital admissions among children aged six to ten in England, with thousands needing treatment under general anaesthetic each year. At the same time, gum disease affects around one in two adults, making it one of the most widespread health conditions in the UK.
Experts say many of these problems are preventable – yet millions continue to suffer because oral health has not received the attention it deserves.
Dr Ben Atkins, Dentist and Trustee of the Oral Health Foundation, said oral health has be… Source by Oral Health Foundation Read More
