Survey Shows Christmas Oral Health Neglect By Many
A new survey has shown that most people eat more sweet foods at Christmas without giving their oral health a thought.
The survey, which was carried out by TePe, revealed that Brits indulge in 25 per cent more sweet treats compared to normal over the festive period, with 10 per cent of people admitting to doubling their sugar intake over the Christmas season.
Despite these figures, most people said that they did not alter their oral hygiene regime and would rather spend time on their grooming routine instead. Three quarters of survey participants admitted that they did not change their brushing routine, while 30 per cent said they washed their hands more frequently, 25 per cent devoted more time to applying make-up and 18 per cent admitted to spending more time brushing their hair.
The study showed that women are more likely to indulge over Christmas, while Scotland has the worst figures for sugar consumption in the UK over the festive period.
In response to the survey, the TePe Oral Health Team has urged people to step up their oral hygiene regime this Christmas and to brush twice daily, floss and use inter-dental rushes to clean the cracks between the teeth and prevent plaque build-up.
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