05 JUN 2025
Most people focus on weight, heart health, or diabetes when thinking about diet – but very few consider how their food and drink choices affect their teeth, new research reveals.
An investigation by the Oral Health Foundation finds just one-in-six (15%) UK adults see oral health as a concern when it comes to what they eat or drink. In contrast, nearly half (40%) worry about weight gain, over a third (35%) about heart health, and a similar number (34%) about diabetes.
This gap in awareness could be putting millions at risk of serious dental problems – and the charity behind the research is calling on people to change the way they think about diet and oral health.
Dr Nigel Carter, CEO of the Oral Health Foundation, stresses the importance of recognising how diet impacts teeth. “Every bite and sip affects your mouth,” Dr Carter says. “Sugary foods feed the bacteria that cause tooth decay. Acidic drinks wear away the protective enamel. Certain … Source by Oral Health Foundation Read More
