Dental decay “epidemic” as 134 children a day have tooth extracted in hospital
There were 49,112 tooth extractions for children in hospital in 2023/24, shocking new official figures have shown, the equivalent of 134 a day.
Councillor Caroline Courtney and Joshua Hanley are part of the Liberal Democrat team for Tuffley.
Caroline, who lives on Stroud Road near to St Barnabas Church, was first elected to the city council in May 2021. She is the cabinet member for culture and leisure.
Joshua Hanley grew up in Tuffley, went to local schools and is now raising his family here.
He is a sports coach and has helped run local football teams.
If you have any issues you would like Caroline or Joshua to take up on your behalf you can get in touch with them by email at tuffleyliberaldemocrats@gmail.com
You can also follow Caroline on Facebook at fb.me/Caroline4Tuffley/
There were 49,112 tooth extractions for children in hospital in 2023/24, shocking new official figures have shown, the equivalent of 134 a day.
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