Many people failing to brush their teeth properly
Research has revealed that one in three British adults do not spend enough time brushing their teeth.
The research, which was carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation, found that a third of UK adults do not spend the required two minutes, twice a day, brushing their teeth. Of the one thousand people that revealed they did not spend the required amount of time cleaning their teeth, many blamed their busy schedules, saying they were simply too busy to dedicate time to their teeth.
Nigel Carter, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, said the results of the study were worrying and stressed there was a lack of awareness of the potential dangers associated with poor oral health. Gum disease, in particular, is being linked with an increasing number of serious medical illnesses, including cardiovascular disease. The results of the survey show that people brush their teeth for an average of 45 seconds, rather than two minutes.
Maintaining high standards of oral hygiene is simple and only takes a few minutes each day; brushing the teeth helps to remove plaque deposits and harmful bacteria, leaving the mouth clean and more resistant to oral health problems. Dentists recommend brushing the teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice a day for at least two minutes each time; this will help to promote good oral health and will reduce the risk of developing dental problems. Visiting the dentist on a regular basis is also very important; your dentist can clean your teeth thoroughly but your general oral health is dependent on a good daily oral hygiene routine; dentist recommend attending a check-up at least once a year.
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