The study surveyed 2,000 people across the UK and found that 16 per cent of Brits brush their teeth just once a day.
The results also revealed that over a third (35 per cent) brush their teeth for less than a minute, and more than six in 10 (63 per cent) brush for less than the two-minute rule, as standard.
The research also explored why people may not follow the recommended oral hygiene rules. It found that 43 per cent said they felt too tired or lazy at the end of the day to brush their teeth. A quarter (25 per cent) said they have missed brushing due to feeling sick or unwell. A further 24 per cent said they had forgotten to brush their teeth, and 17 per cent blamed being drunk.
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