Easter egg treats could impact on the oral health of kids.

Many children across the UK will have eaten copious amounts of sweets and chocolate over the Easter period and therefore now could be a good time for parents to schedule a check-up for their oral health, it has been claimed.

Dental Plans reported parents worried about the state of their children’s teeth might like to begin by removing any leftover treats from the home, thereby reducing temptation for kids and adults alike.

Indeed, the American Dental Association recently revealed that tooth decay is the single most common ailment afflicting children in the country today and as such, keeping oral health in check should be a top priority.

Elsewhere, Beverley Beech, honorary chair of the Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services, recently said that women who are pregnant could be at a greater risk of miscarriage if they have poor oral health.

She noted that untreated gum disease could be one of the reasons women give birth prematurely.

Brits warned that excessive game playing could harm teeth.

Research has been published which claims that playing excessive amounts of video games could be responsible for a rise in poor oral health in children.

A study by the University of Iowa revealed that children who are “heavy gamers” have, in general, a diet which is conducive to tooth decay.

The report stated that children who have more strictly controlled gaming tames have better oral health overall, possibly due to the provision of more regular meals.

Elsewhere, the North West Public Health Observatory recently published research showing children in East Lancashire have the worst teeth in England.

The report revealed that 51 per cent of 1,232 children aged five examined in the Blackburn with Darwen area were found to have either missing teeth or signs of serious tooth decay.

Roy Davies, chairman of Blackburn with Darwen’s health scrutiny committee, said: “We brought in an advisor on this a while back and we have put measures in place. We have got people who go into schools and teach children about toothcare.”

Children in east Lancashire have the worst teeth in England.

Children in East Lancashire have been found to have the worst teeth in England.

Findings from the North West Public Health Observatory revealed that 51 per cent of 1,232 children aged five examined in the Blackburn with Darwen area were found to have either missing teeth or signs of serious tooth decay.

Indeed, other areas fared almost as badly – Pendle (46.9 per cent of those examined), Hyndburn (45.9 per cent) and Burnley (43.5 per cent).

Roy Davies, chairman of Blackburn with Darwen’s health scrutiny committee, said: “We brought in an advisor on this a while back and we have put measures in place. We have got people who go into schools and teach children about toothcare.”

Elsewhere, local newspaper the Chorley People recently reported a new emergency and cosmetic dentistry office is to open in Chorley.

The publication noted the practice will offer places to up to 7,000 patients and the new Ravat & Ray Dental Care office will have three surgeries.

Children could harm their teeth by eating too much sugar this Easter.

Ahead of the Easter bank holiday parents have been advised to ensure their children do not develop such a sweet tooth this year.

The Suburbanite has reported that while Easter is often a time for copious amounts of chocolate and sweet treats for children, oral health should not be far from parents’ minds.

Indeed, the publication noted that after eating sweets- such as Easter eggs – teeth can come under a 20-minute acid attack and it is therefore best for anyone eating these foods to wash their mouths with water afterwards.

Elsewhere, psychologist Dr Pat Spungin recently told the Telegraph that it is normal for extremely young children to suck their thumb as it can be comforting.

However, this can become a problem as teeth start to come through, as the constant pressure of sucking can mean they are not straight when they are fully developed, resulting in children needing cosmetic dentistry or braces.

babies’ teeth need special care.

Infants will begin getting their first teeth around the six to nine-month mark and therefore parents need to understand how best to look after their children’s teeth.

Paediatric dentistry firm Kearns, Ashby, Rajchel & Kearns told Pennlive.com that children’s teeth can be prone to decay of they are not looked after properly and there are a number of simple rules to ensure they remain healthy.

The firm noted children should not be allowed to fall asleep with a drink and as soon as teeth appear, parents should take the time to brush them after eating with a damp cloth.

Elsewhere, research carried out as part of the Australian Child Health Survey recently revealed that 50 per cent of children under six in the country have signs of tooth decay, according to Cosmetic Dentistry Guide.

The report concluded that parents in Australia therefore need to ensure their children are taking better care of their teeth.

Babies should not be encouraged to suck their thumbs.

Parents have been warned their children could be causing damage to their teeth through sucking their thumbs.

Psychologist Dr Pat Spungin told the Telegraph that it is normal for extremely young children to suck their thumb as it can be comforting. However, this can become a problem as teeth start to come through, as the constant pressure of sucking can mean they are not straight.

As a result, parents are urged to wean their children off thumb sucking as soon as they can. The best way to do this, Dr Spungin noted, is to make it a phased process, starting with just at home, then just before bed and so on.

Elsewhere, Cosmetic Dentistry Guide recently reported research carried out as part of the Australian Child Health Survey showed that 50 per cent of children under six in the country have signs of tooth decay.

Indeed, the report concluded that parents in Australia need to ensure their children are taking better care of their teeth.

Children in Australia need to have better oral health.

Parents in Australia need to ensure their children are taking better care of their teeth, it has been claimed.

Research carried out as part of the Australian Child Health Survey showed that 50 per cent of children under six in the country have signs of tooth decay.

It also revealed 57 per cent of teenagers have shown signs of developing tooth decay in their adult teeth.

Dr Katina Routsios, a Hurstville dentist, noted children as young as 12 months old have come to her surgery and demonstrated signs of decay.

Elsewhere, a recent report on the state of oral health in Scotland has revealed that a third of women in the country aged over 54 have lost all their natural teeth.

It concluded the Scottish government must install measures to fix this issue as soon as possible or face the possibility of missing its target for ensuring 90 per cent of Scottish adults have some natural teeth by 2010.

Children’s tooth development linked to future problems.

Children who have fewer teeth coming through by the age of one could be more prone to orthodontic problems in the future, a new study has shown.

The Telegraph reported the research – which was carried out by teams from Imperial College London, the University of Bristol and the University of Oulu in Finland – showed the delayed appearance of milk teeth has a direct correllation with the need for emergency dentistry treatments as a child grows.

She told the newspaper: “The discoveries of genetic and environmental determinants of human development will help us to understand the development of many disorders which appear later in life.”

Elsewhere, Tod Bigelow recently wrote in a blog for Hattiesburg American parents have been advised by the American Dental Association that letting their children use pacifiers after the age of two could have a detrimental effect on the development of their teeth.

He noted it can lead to a narrowing of the upper jaw in relation to the lower jaw, resulting in an improper bite.

Kids in the US have quizzed dental professionals about their oral health.

Children from a school in the US have been asking students from Flint Hills Technical College on how best to maintain good oral health.

Pre-school pupils from Maynard Early Childhood Center were visited by the trainee dentists to help field any questions they may have about their teeth and keeping them in top condition.

Questions ranged from why it is important to brush regularly, through to what can happen if a person has poor oral health.

The kids were also treated to a visit from Major Molar who led them in a song to emphasise how best to brush their teeth. Sang to the tune of Row, Row, Row your Boat, it went: “Brush, brush, brush your teeth, brush them every day; right, left, up, down, brush the plaque away.”

Elsewhere, research carried out by the Pew Centre recently revealed that a fifth of children in the US do not see a dentist every year.

It concluded that most US states lack key policies to ensure children are provided with annual dental health check-ups.

Children should not suck on a pacifier past two.

Parents have been advised that letting their children use pacifiers after the age of two could have a detrimental effect on the development of their teeth.

Tod Bigelow wrote in a blog for Hattiesburg American that a study carried out by the American Dental Association has shown that sucking on a pacifier can be a problem behaviour as children get older, as it can lead to a narrowing of the upper jaw in relation to the lower jaw, resulting in an improper bite.

He noted: “The study reveals that children who continue past age two increase the risk of developing protruding front teeth.”

Elsewhere, My West Texas recently reported that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month in the US and as a result, parents are being urge to ensure their children eat less sugar in order to boost oral health.

Dental professional at Casa de Amigos Fran Billingsley noted eating excessive amounts of sugar can be detrimental to a child’s oral health. She also urged parents to make regular appointments for check-ups.