According to the Foundation, more than half of children aged five and six have some erosion of their milk teeth, while more than a quarter of children aged 11 or older have some damage to their permanent teeth. The UK last year consumed 6,280m litres of fizzy drinks - an average of two litres per person each week. Free advice is available on the Foundation's dental helpline on 0845 063 1188 or at www.dentalhelpline.org.uk.
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