A recent survey indicates that six out of 10 parents are not aware of the free NHS treatment that protects against tooth decay. As a result, more than seven million children in the UK are faced by a big risk of poor dental health due to the lack of information.
The survey commissioned by mydentist also reveals that three in ten parents have a daily struggle to get their kids to brush their teeth, and one in five let their children get away without cleaning their teeth the recommended twice a day. They aim to help change the state of affairs so that children’s teeth can be protected from decay.
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