Survey shows widespread neglect of toothbrushing
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- Published: Wednesday, 01 June 2016 07:37
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Four in ten British people are not brushing their teeth at least once a day yet admit to being too self-conscious to show their teeth according to a new survey. Those aged between 26-34 were the worst at caring for their teeth, with over half not brushing at least once a day (50.87%) whilst the most conscious 'brushers' are the over 55 age group (68%). Regional results have been reported in some local papers
The three regions with the best oral hygiene and the lowest number who don’t brush at least once a day were the North East (23%), South East (33%) and East Anglia (37%). Surprisingly, the three worst offenders were London (47%), Northern Ireland (47%) and Wales (45%).
The research of 2,000 UK adults, by Vital Statistics using an online consumer panel lastr month, was conducted to find out peoples’ feelings towards teeth, not just their own but also those of other people. Nearly a quarter (23%) admit to be ashamed of their own teeth, with 40% admitting they would never show their teeth whilst smiling and 41% feeling too self-conscious to show their teeth in a photograph. 1 in 10 (10%) admitted to never showing their teeth in any photo.
Dr George Sotiropoulous, Head of Dental Research from White Glo, who commissioned the survey, commented: “The research is part of a wider research project we are conducting in the UK, so we were really shocked to find that so many Brits are not taking their oral hygiene seriously. Brushing your teeth at least twice a day is important to keep teeth and gums healthy. Even if you only brush your teeth once a day, it should be at night to ensure food debris is removed from the day.”
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