Some interesting facts and figures,
– Some interesting facts and figures,
We’re in National Smile Month 2013 and the organisers have released more survey findings to mark the occasion.
As you’ll see from the above the survey unveils some fascinating results about our attitude to dental health and more importantly how our dental health can impact on the overall body health. Makes interesting reading…
The most important message coming from the organisers of this month long campaign is the importance of having your dental health checked out on a regular basis.
Their number crunchers have also revealed some interesting facts about the nations approach to visiting the dentist. According to the British Dental Health Foundation –
50 per cent of adults say they visit their dentist every 6 months
21 per cent of adults say they visit their dentist annually
Visiting the dentist annually reduces the risk of tooth decay by 60 per cent
Nearly one in ten people in the UK aren’t registered with a dentist
90% OF DENTIST VISITS ARE FOR CHECK UP
And on the topic of the reasons why the nation does decide to visit the dentist the findings reveal the followng –
27 per cent of adults only visit their dentist when they have a problem
9 per cent of adults visit their dentist with pain
90 per cent of visits to the dentist are for check-ups
The UK is one of the most likely nations in Europe to visit their dentist for a check-up – ranked second (72%), after the Netherlands (79%).
Teeth/Smiles are rated the second most important attraction feature, after personality, and the most important body feature surveyed (including body shape, height, hair, face and eyes).
The National Smile Month is organised and run by the British Dental Health Foundation. This is an independent charity that is dedicated to improving the oral health of the public by providing free and impartial dental advice, educational materials and national campaigns, such as National Smile Month 2013!
For more information about the Foundation and the work it does please see their website by clicking here.
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