Tooth extractions due to decay rise 17% among children in England
In England, during the 2023/2024 financial year, 31,165 tooth extractions were performed on children and young people (aged 0-19) due to tooth decay, the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities reports. This represents 66% of the total 47,581 tooth extractions carried out on this age group and shows a 17% increase in decay-related extractions compared…