Our oral hygiene record nothing to smile about

PEOPLE have nothing to smile about when it comes to dental hygiene.

A study reveals that oral healthcare is far less of a priority than it should be. It shows that half of the population only visit a dentist in an emergency and only 44% visit a dentist as a matter of routine. Some 5% never visit the dentist.

Another shocking finding is that less than 50% floss their teeth regularly, while more than one in 10 admit they never clean between their teeth.