All I want for Christmas is Whiter Teeth – National Dental Survey Shows Over a Third of the UK Public Wish Their Teeth Were Whiter
Leading Dentist and Partner at Chelsea & Fulham Dentist, Dr Imran Sayed, has recently published a national dental survey to highlight how the UK public are looking after their teeth, what services they are using and what aspects of their smile they would like to improve.
The survey results showed that millions of people in the UK are wishing for a whiter smile this Christmas with more than a third of the UK public (38%) admitting they would like whiter teeth. These results varied hugely across genders, with 44% of women wishing their teeth whiter compared to only 30% of men.
Dr Imran Sayed, commented, “Christmas is a time of year when people want to look and feel their best, especially with added pressures of making sure you and your celebrations are social-media worthy. With new year around the corner, naturally, we seek ways to improve ourselves, and the results from our survey reflect that. ”
One in four (27%) of the UK public admitted they felt self-conscious about their smile according to the survey results and the most common reasons for these insecurities were due to people wanting their teeth to be whiter and straighter. Two-fifths (39%) of the UK believe that having better teeth would directly increase their confidence and nearly one in ten (14%) admitted they would pay to have veneers if they could afford it.
Dr Imran Sayed, added, “Having practiced dentistry for over 20 years I have seen how demand for cosmetic procedures such as teeth whitening and straightening has grown, especially in recent years. The results of the survey highlight the desire for a better smile and this often means better dental health which is positive news.
However many are turning to drastic solutions to gain the ‘perfect smile’ such as unregulated online teeth straightening subscriptions or travelling abroad for cheaper veneer procedures. I am sure some will be considering these as gifts at Christmas. Having seen first-hand the damage these services can do I would advise any to see their dentist first before considering these or any other services.”
Chelsea & Fulham Dentist is a leading dental practice in the heart of South West London and the expert team offers a comprehensive range of dental services including teeth whitening, teeth straightening and cosmetic dentistry. By offering the best customer service, utilising cutting-edge dental technology and the latest dental procedures, the family-run practice attracts patients from throughout the UK and even Internationally.
To find out more visit the Chelsea & Fulham Dentist Website – www.chelseaandfulhamdentist.co.uk
