Sugary food and drinks cause bacteria on teeth to produce harmful acid that rots them. This can lead to painful toothache, low confidence and poor health. Follow this guidance to keep mouths, minds and bodies healthy.

Oral Public Health Specialist

North Somerset Council

Healthy and Sustainable Communities Directorate
North Somerset Council
Town Hall
Walliscote Grove Road
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1UJ

catherine.wheatley@n-somerset.gov.uk

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