Amount of five-year-olds with rotting teeth rising in parts of England
- Posted on February 11, 2025
- By Evening Standard
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Amount of five-year-olds with rotting teeth rising in parts of England
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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.