Brits ignore tooth pain, skip brushing and turn to AI for dental advice

Brits know the importance of looking after their teeth, but many are struggling to turn good intentions into healthy habits, according to new research from the Oral Health Foundation and mydentist.
The nationwide study, carried out as part of Smile Month, suggests that busy lives, competing priorities and uncertainty about symptoms are leading many people to put off simple steps that could protect their oral health.
Almost four in ten people (39%) admit they have fallen asleep without brushing their teeth during the past year, while nearly a third (32%) say they have deliberately skipped brushing before bed. Almost one-in-four (24%) have ignored tooth pain, hoping it would simply go away.
Ben Atkins, dentist and trustee at the Oral Health Foundation, says: “These findings don’t suggest people don’t care about their oral health. In fact, quite the opposite. Most people understand the importance of looking after their mouth, but life can get busy and it’s easy to put things off when… Source by Oral Health Foundation Read More