Amount of five-year-olds with rotting teeth rising in parts of England – data

The figures relate to five-year-olds with any enamel and/or dentinal decay and show that 37% of children in the most deprived areas are affected.

New figures show that dental decay in some parts of the country is heavily impacting children — New figures show that dental decay in some parts of the country is heavily impacting children (Alamy Stock Photo)

By Jane Kirby and Ian Jones, PA

February 11, 2025 at 4:14pm GMT

Amount of five-year-olds with rotting teeth rising in parts of England – data

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