The data, collected as part of the charity’s National Smile Month campaign, shows that more than three-in-four (76 per cent) adults have experienced dental problems in the past year.
The Oral Health Foundation said the results show how common oral health problems are and that knowing more is a critical step in preventing them. During National Smile Month, the charity is helping the public understand the importance of good oral health and how to keep teeth and gums healthy.
Dental experts have provided advice on the five most common oral health problems and how to manage them.
Sensitive teeth
Suffering from sensitive teeth is the most common oral health problem in the UK, affecting more than one in three (35 per cent) adults.
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