To celebrate World Oral Health day today we've brought you some surprising facts and figures for you to consider concerning your dental health.
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More than 28 million people in the UK chose their current dentist through word of mouth according to a poll conducted by Bray Leino.
The trust people have in their dentist was also highlighted as the survey found that two in every three people would prefer to see the same dentist every time they visit.
To coincide with World Oral Health Day on 20 March, Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, Dr Nigel Carter OBE, suggests the research points to a stepping stone for the public to improve their oral health.
Dr Carter said: “World Oral Health Day is a really good opportunity to find a dentist. Personal recommendations are a huge part of everyday society, from the restaurants we visit to the films we watch. The research shows this is the same for the dentists we use, which is very reassuring.
“The research shows the most successful way of finding a dentist involves nothing more than a few conversations with friends. That element of trust people have in their dentist is reassuring, and could result in vast improvements in oral health over time.
“The importance of finding a dentist and keeping up regular check-ups, as often as they recommend, cannot be understated. Barriers such as cost, fear and access really aren’t viable reasons for not finding a dentist. Prevention in the form of regular check-ups will ensure you don’t have to have expensive restorative treatment when something goes wrong. Check-ups start from £17.50 so there is really no excuse."
Research from Extra reveals that 50% of healthy eaters are at risk of developing oral healthcare issues duet to their wine, coffee and fruit juice drinking and daily grazing habits.
And a shocking 88% fail to brush their teeth for the recommended two minutes.
87% of dentists claim the majority of people are unaware of the dental health issues surrounding fresh fruit and fruit juices.
High in natural sugars, fruit and juice place teeth under acid attack for up to an hour. Too much can cause the protective enamle surrounding teeth to erode, leading to sensitivity, pain and ultimately decay.
Dentist advice? Clean your teeth twice a day for at least two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste and supplement your basic care with extras like cleaning in-between your teeth with interdental brushes, flossing and chewing sugarfree gum.
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