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3 mins read Diet and nutrition
Alec Hilton emphasises the need for protection against extrinsic and intrinsic causes of tooth wear.

Tooth wear is becoming a major concern in the UK, and it’s widely believed that 77 per cent of the UK population shows some evidence of wear. Therefore, it's vital that we understand the risks when it comes to the causes of wear and in particular the part that excess sugar can play.

New research from the Oral Health Foundation has revealed the current sugar consumption habits in the UK. Describing the results as ‘alarming’, the study found that 84 per cent of the population has at least one sugary snack per day, with 79 per cent admitting to eating at least three per day.

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