Warning on tooth decay in toddlers - The West Australian
Warning on tooth decay in toddlers - The West Australian:
"WA [Western Australia] children as young as two years old are having surgery to remove decayed teeth which are often caused by sugary diets and a lack of brushing, according to dental experts.
The Australian Dental Association said dentists were seeing an increase in tooth decay affecting primary or baby teeth, resulting in more preschoolers ending up with missing or filled teeth."
Dr Lena Lejmanoski, who chairs the ADA's oral health committee in WA, said she had treated children as young as two or three years old for decay, sometimes having to remove their teeth.
Most water supplies in Western Australia (WA) have been fluoridated since about 1968, except one region where Supplement use has been encouraged and fluoride toothpaste is widely used.
"WA [Western Australia] children as young as two years old are having surgery to remove decayed teeth which are often caused by sugary diets and a lack of brushing, according to dental experts.
The Australian Dental Association said dentists were seeing an increase in tooth decay affecting primary or baby teeth, resulting in more preschoolers ending up with missing or filled teeth."
Dr Lena Lejmanoski, who chairs the ADA's oral health committee in WA, said she had treated children as young as two or three years old for decay, sometimes having to remove their teeth.
Most water supplies in Western Australia (WA) have been fluoridated since about 1968, except one region where Supplement use has been encouraged and fluoride toothpaste is widely used.
posted by FluorideNews at 4:49 AM
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