October 10, 2023 9.00 pm This story is over 10 months old

Lincolnshire tackles child tooth decay: Schools lead the charge with supervised brushing

Nearly 30 schools already signed up to a local programme

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy is among the schools doing supervised toothbrushing.

In Lincolnshire, tooth decay is a big worry for our little ones. Shockingly, over 20% of five-year-olds have clear signs of dental problems, and in Boston, that number jumps to nearly 33%.

While the Labour party promises supervised toothbrushing in primary schools if they win the next election, Lincolnshire is already ahead of the game.

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