The oral health of the nation is a growing concern as four out of ten people are brushing their teeth for less than two minutes and one in ten brush for less than a minute, whilst experts recommend at least two minutes, twice daily.
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The consumer research by the Simply Healthy Research Panel (ShARP) an independent body of experts also found that nearly three quarters of this questioned only change their toothbrush twice a year, whilst the NHS recommends that they should be replaced at least every three months.
Two thirds of respondents had found blood in their spit after brushing – Bleeding gums is a sign of gum disease and should not be ignored.
And quit shockingly 24% had not visited the dentist in over a year.
Why does good oral health matter?
A new report (Oral Care Matters: The Mouth- Our Body’s Gateway) by the Simply Healthy Research Panel (ShARP) an independent body of experts has brought to light the increasing body of evidence linking poor oral hygiene with the onset of gum disease which can seriously heighten the risk of serious health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke and even osteoporosis.
Give your Dentist a check up and get the most out of your visit;
Prevention is key to treatment, and experts advise that patients need to pay more attention during their dental appointments to ensure they get the most out of their visit to help lessen their risk of serious health conditions. There are 3 key points patients should keep in mind when visiting the dentist;
Visit your dentist at least once a year. Patients know to suffer from Osteoprosis should undergo regular six-monthly dental inspections
Ask your dentisit for a Basic Periodontal Screen or BPE (a thorough check and assessment of your teeth for gum disease), not all dentists do this check automatically, in fact, research shows 20% of dentists don’t routinely carry out an examination of their patients periodontal condition, so it’s important to ask!
There is evidence that diet can boost your oral health. Ask your dentist for dietary advice on preventing tooth decay and gum disease
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