Parents are asking dentists how to take out their children's teeth at home as a result of the coronavirus lockdown. Dr Luke Thorley, owner of Royal Wharf Dental in London, claims dental care is in crisis after the closure of clinics across the country.
He has heard a range of horror stories, including a dad asking a dentist to guide him through removing his six-year-old son's tooth with a pair of pliers.
The British Dental Association (BDA) has slammed the Government for 'dragging its feet' in opening Urgent Dental Care hubs (UDCs) to provide emergency procedures.
Today the BDA has told Mirror Online it is inevitable people will resort to 'DIY dentistry' unless the authorities act swiftly.