27 April 2015 | Children's Dentistry, Tooth Decay

Experts are calling for warning labels on sugared drinks to point out the impact on children’s teeth.

ADELAIDE, Australia: A new study has revealed that more than half of Australian children consume sugared drinks, which contribute significantly to tooth decay, on a daily basis. Therefore, warning labels on these drinks should include the risk to dental health in order to raise awareness of their impact on children’s teeth, the researchers said.

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