The study revealed that “1,045 children and young people per 100,000 of Swindon's population need extractions compared to just 376 in the rest of the region.”
Caroline Gaulton, head of public health, children, and young people at Swindon Borough Council, created the report. She discovered that many of those affected came from deprived regions and from families with Asian heritage.
Speaking to the BBC, Caroline stated, “The pain can affect a child’s sleep and their attendance at school and their ability to learn and socialise with other children.
“This is a particular problem here and the oral health of children and young people has been made a priority for public health.
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