Many Brits apparently do not have time to brush their teeth properly. The British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF) has shown that one-third of Brits do not brush their teeth properly. It found that many people say they have more pressing matters and therefore do not have the time for a proper oral health routine. Problems with time management could therefore be putting the health of many in jeopardy. “Gum disease is the largest cause of tooth loss in adults and poor oral health is being linked to more and more serious illnesses such as strokes and diabetes, but it is a preventable condition,” chief executive of the foundation Dr Nigel Carter said. Elsewhere, Dentistry IQ recently reported the BDHF has completed a study that shows 60 per cent of the adult population in the UK are presently suffering from some kind of problem with their teeth or gums. This is opposed to a resent poll by the BDHF that showed more than half of people say they have no problems with their oral health.
