Sugar rush sparks dentists’ spotlight on gum health

WITH approximately 5.6 million sugar-laden Easter eggs expected to be eaten in the coming days, it’s little wonder the Irish Dental Association is highlighting the impact of oral health on our general health.

Eggs have been flying off supermarket and specialist chocolate store shelves for weeks but shop bosses still expect a rush this weekend.

For those on diets or a Lenten fast, it will be a chance to break out on the annual indulgences which contain about 2,000 calories - or the average daily calorie intake for women.