A Southampton dentist has voiced concerns about the effect of growing financial pressures on shopping habits and what this might mean for meal choices.
Speaking to The Daily Echo, Ian Kendal, principal dentist at Oceana Boulevard in Southampton said, “There is a rise, and I think you can say that it is linked with the cost-of-living crisis and inflation going up has worsened the situation.
“Some parents can’t afford a balanced diet for their children. They tend to buy too much sugar which overstimulates the body and the mind.
“Dentistry is in a very poor situation to provide help for the gaps in society.
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