Leicester's water supply could be fluoridated in efforts to reduce the levels of tooth decay in the city.

Water fluoridation plans as 40% of Leicester's five-year-olds have tooth decay

The rate of tooth decay in the city is "significantly worse" than the national average, so Nottingham City Council is planning to add fluoride to water.

Fluoride to be added to water in bid to cut rising tooth decay in children

Britain's chief medical officers said adding fluoride to drinking water will cut tooth decay in children by a quarter and halve extractions in hospital.

Fluoride to be added to UK drinking water to cut tooth decay

Primary One pupils with decaying teeth are more likely to have multiple teeth affected than those in any other region.

Decay on multiple teeth more likely among children in Dumfries & Galloway

The operations cost more than £35.6 million each year, according figures analysed by the Local Government Association.

At least 160 operations a day to remove children's teeth

Towns in the East Midlands have been identified as among the worst nationally for child tooth decay and pre-school development.

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Water fluoridation plans as 40% of Leicester's five-year-olds have tooth decay

Fluoride to be added to water in bid to cut rising tooth decay in children

Fluoride to be added to UK drinking water to cut tooth decay

Decay on multiple teeth more likely among children in Dumfries & Galloway

At least 160 operations a day to remove children's teeth

East Midlands towns among worst for child development