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Latest BPA Warning: It Could Damage Kids’ Teeth for Life

Don’t let very young kids chew on food packaging. Researchers at the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research warn that food packaging may contain material that could cause irreversible damage in the development of enamel in young children. The plastic food packaging contains a chemical, Bisphenol A (BPA), that is responsible for disruption of hormonal activity in enamel development.

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Children’s Dentistry

Do you have experience treating children?

Absolutely! We have lots of young patients here at Widney Dental Care and we believe the younger that children’s teeth are looked after, the better.

We have plenty of experience of working with children, including nervous little ones and those who haven’t been to a…

When Should I Start Taking My Child To The Dentist?

A survey of about 500 parents of children under the age of 12 years has indicated that half of the parents did not take their children to the dentist on a regular basis.

Additionally, only one in five parents thought that their children should visit the dentist after developing their…

Watching Cartoons Could Help Children Overcome Anxiety of Dental Treatment

A young child’s anxiety and disruptive behavior at the dentist can be reduced if they can watch cartoons during dental treatments. The findings of a new trial indicate that video glasses worn during treatment to provide some distraction can help a great deal in calming the children.

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The ‘Heartbreaking’ Reality of Sugar-Induced Tooth Decay in Children

Tooth decay is the number one reason why children between 5 and 9 years are admitted to hospital in the UK. The 21st century diet is to blame for rise in the cases of tooth decay.

Sugary drinks are the number one culprit. Bacteria in the mouth metabolize these sugars…