TOOTH OF IT Brushing your kid’s teeth alone WON’T stop tooth decay caused by sugary treats, experts warn

The Sun – Andrea Downey

“BRUSHING your kid’s teeth twice a day is NOT enough to protect them from tooth decay, experts have warned. Toddlers who only brush their teeth once a day, or not at all, are twice as likely to suffer from rotten teeth. But, snacks are the biggest risk to a child’s smile – and only by cutting down on sugar in their diet can you lower their risk of decay, and even tooth extraction. (more)