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The key aspects of dental health in babies and children, teenagers, adults and the elderly are outlined, including tips for prevention of dental disease.
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The author outlines improvements in Britain's dental health and summarises practical advice to pass on to families with young children and adults of all ages. The importance of fluoride and moderating the frequency of snacks is emphasised. Current thinking on diet and dental decay is discussed, including new developments in our understanding of the part played by carbohydrates, which is less simplistic than previously thought.
A former Chief Dental Officer explains the use of fluoride in preventing dental caries. He discusses the causes and process of dental caries and the basic health education messages to communicate to the public. Although the incidence of dental caries has reduced in the UK, mainly due to greater use of fluoride, decay remains prevalent among socially and economically disadvantaged groups. Dental health promotion is also needed for young parents who, having good teeth themselves, do not always realise that their children are still at risk of caries. Parents are not always aware of how to prevent dental caries in their children.