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Going to The Dentist Is Scary - But the Alternative Is Worse
Worrying statistics
Consumer research in the UK shows concerning results; over a third of parents do not take their child to the dentist until they are 5 years old or older and a whopping 55% of three to five-year-olds already have a filling. While almost half (44%) of children under the age of 16 in the UK have at least one filling, and 71% have more than one. Nearly half (48%) of children aged under 16 have been told by a dentist that they are at risk of tooth decay, including 28% who already have it. This figure grows even higher in three to five-year-olds, with 48% of them already having tooth decay.“It can be a challenge getting your children to brush their teeth, especially when teeth first appear around six months of age. But these stats from FOREO prove that good practices need to start young, and definitely as soon as teeth appear to avoid decay and fillings this early in life”, explains Dr. Mark Hughes, Harley Street dentist, and FOREO ambassador.

Adults' Habits Are Important
High sugar diets play a role in the epidemic levels of dental decay, but could the root of the problem lie in the poor example being set by the adults in the UK? Over half (51%) don’t go to the dentist every 6 months, nor do they (47%) brush their teeth for the recommended two minutes. Which makes it unsurprising that nearly a quarter (22%) of parents are not confident that their child knows how to correctly brush their teeth. This data is shocking and in order to tackle kids’ oral care habits, FOREO UK team has created an unforgettable Mikro Dentist experience. The space was specifically designed for children, with the aim of creating the best ever dentist experience imaginable, hosted by leading Harley Street Dentist Dr. Mark Hughes.






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