Cost of living crisis contributing to deterioration of oral health, claims charity

New research by the charity shows more than nine in 10 (94 per cent) of UK adults have been affected in some way by the rising cost of living, with nearly two-in-three (62 per cent) experiencing a significant increase in their outgoings.

Data reveals around four-in-five (82 per cent) are being forced into making sacrifices into their spending habits. As a result, one-in-four (25 per cent) are cutting back on oral health products like toothpaste, mouthwash and interdental brushes.

The increase in living costs is also labelled as a factor for one-in-three (31 per cent) who have not visited a dentist in over two years while one-in-four (25 per cent) parents have had to spend less money on their oral health to look after their children’s teeth.