Findings from the charity show one-in-three (33 per cent) adults are snacking every night after their evening meal, with more than two-in-three (68 per cent) snackers opting for sugary treats like chocolate, sweets and biscuits.
At the same time, nearly half (47 per cent) go to sleep without brushing their teeth at least once a week, allowing sugar and bacteria to damage their teeth overnight.
The charity has warned that this dangerous double habit could lead to a rise in tooth decay and gum disease.
Nigel Carter, chief executive of the Oral Health Foundation, said, “These figures are a real wake-up call – the UK is becoming a nation of late-night snackers, and it’s our teeth that are paying the price.
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