The level of oral health is continuously improving, it has been asserted.

According to Chris Ide, an occupation physician writing for the Safety and Health Practitioner, there has been a marked difference in the number of people with problems with their teeth in recent years.

He noted research that showed certain people were more likely to have decayed, missing or filled teeth – pointing out a study from Finland that showed confectionary employees are more at risk.

Other workplaces that involve exposure to vapours, such as acid vapours and mists, as well as jobs that see people work with fertilisers or batteries, which can contain damaging substances, were highlighted as having employees with high instances of dental health issues.

However, Mr Ide pointed out that the amount of decay declined as he studied later research, demonstrating that the standard of oral health has increased.

I’ve been examining patients and employees for about 40 years and one of the most striking changes I’ve noticed during this time has been the general improvement in dental health," he remarked.

According to the Dental Health Site, drinking more water, chewing gum and using a straw to drink potential teeth staining drinks can all help maintain good oral hygiene.