The United Kingdom is facing an epidemic of sugar-induced rotting teeth among children and adolescents, where as many as 170 tooth removals are carried out daily.
And the failure to halt it is a "badge of dishonor", since it could be prevented by strategies that target sugar consumption.
Independent: UK's 'sugar addiction' leading to 170 NHS operations a day to remove rotten teethAn NHS England spokesperson said: "NHS dental care for children is free, and tooth decay is preventable, but eating sugary food and drinks is driving this unfortunate and unnecessary epidemic of extractions."
