In June 2022, the Oral Health Foundation released data showing that as a result of rising costs, one in four of UK adults were cutting back on oral hygiene products. But Camilla said the crisis has been exacerbated resulting in toothbrushes becoming a “luxury item”.
“The state of children’s teeth… is actually a national disgrace,”says Camilla. “The commonest reason for a child having a general anaesthetic in this country is dental clearance.
“That’s a terrible admission of failure.”
She added, “It reflects diet and it reflects a family’s ability to buy a toothbrush and toothpaste, because when you’re struggling to feed your family, that becomes a luxury item.”
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