New Survey Reveals the Nation’s Grotty Oral Hygiene Habits

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A new survey has revealed that Brits’ oral hygiene habits leave a lot to be desired. New research carried out by TePe for World Oral Health Day, which is celebrated today, the 20th March, shows that a quarter of Brits go longer than 24 hours without brushing their teeth.

Researchers surveyed 2,000 British adults with shocking results. More than one fifth of participants admitted that they had used their finger to clean their teeth, rather than a brush and 15 percent of people have been using the same brush for at least a year, despite the fact that dental experts recommend changing brushes every 3-4 months.

Five percent of respondents said that they never go to the dentist, while 50 percent have not visited a dentist in the last 6 months.

Many people also admitted that poor oral hygiene had put them off kissing a partner, while 4 percent said that they had been turned down for a kiss for this reason.

The survey also revealed the lengths people go to when they can’t be bothered to brush. Among the alternative methods of cleaning were chewing gum, swilling with mouthwash, rinsing with water, sucking mints and even making a mug of peppermint tea.

 

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