{"id":12990,"date":"2020-05-12T10:46:25","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T09:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/?page_id=12990"},"modified":"2024-11-21T13:21:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T12:21:56","slug":"dental-facts-statistics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/dental-facts-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Interesting Facts about Teeth and UK Dental Statistics"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Interesting<\/figure>


So, you\u2019re after some interesting teeth facts or dental statistics<\/strong> from the UK? You\u2019re in the right place. Dental facts are often hidden away in scientific studies and complicated reports, making it hard to find the information you\u2019re after. We\u2019ve scoured some of the most up-to-date dentistry research to bring you this lovely list of oral health and teeth facts for the UK. <\/p>



You\u2019ll find information on NHS dental statistics, oral hygiene, dental fear, finance, and certain treatments like implants and braces<\/a>. We\u2019ve also added some fun facts about teeth for kids<\/strong>, because it\u2019s never too early to take an interest in looking after your teeth. <\/p>

Want dental facts for the US instead? Find them here<\/a>.<\/p>

UK dental statistics<\/h2>

Let\u2019s begin with some facts about the state of Britain\u2019s teeth \u2013 are they really as bad as people think?<\/p>

Well, if you\u2019re missing a tooth or two, you\u2019re in good company. Almost three-quarters of Brits are without their full set of natural teeth, and 6% have none left at all. But if you\u2019re in the 94% who still have some of their natural teeth, don\u2019t get too smug. Only 10% of us are actually considered to have \u2018excellent\u2019 oral health.<\/p>

\"british\"<\/figure>

<\/p>