Nearly 5000 children with rotten teeth from all around New Zealand are waiting for surgery to have them removed.

There are 4866 children on the dental surgery wait list - an increase of 900 in two years.

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Dog teeth rotting is a serious and common issue among our canine companions, often progressing rapidly if not addressed. That's why it's important to brush their teeth regularly using the best dog ...