The Faculty of Dental Surgery says more needs to be done to help young people cut down on sugar. It’s produced a new report with several recommendations, such as banning sugar in schools, increasing the tax on unhealthy soft drinks and cutting down on advertising that shows products with lots of sugar in.
The recommendations mean that some sweet treats and school meals could be banned. A Department for Education spokesperson said: “By law, schools must provide pupils with a nutritious school meal and restrict foods high in sugar from being served as part of school lunch options.” The spokesperson said the rules are being updated to further reduce sugar content.
The Faculty has also suggested ways that you can improve your oral health. These include having healthy packed lunches, brushing your teeth twice a day and visiting the dentist regularly.
Tooth decay is an increasing problem, which sees lots of children being taken into hospital. The good news is that it is easily preventable!