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Habits nothing to smile about



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FLOSSING while driving, opening bottles with the teeth, ignoring bleeding gums and using knives, paper clips and lollipop sticks as food picks are just some of the bad dental habits admitted by people from Edinburgh in a new survey.
The survey was conducted by the British Dental Health Foundation and Oral B to mark the beginning of National Smile Month, which started on Sunday, and saw 100 people questioned in Edinburgh. Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of the foundation, said: "It is National Smile Month but these results do not give people in Edinburgh a great deal to smile about.

"People are putting themselves at risk with these shocking habits – yet around 85 per cent of people are completely unaware of the link between the health of the mouth and the health of the body.

"Gum health, in particular, is very important and has been linked to a range of conditions."





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  • Last Updated: 20 May 2008 10:12 AM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
1

Proximaking,

Dundee 20/05/2008 12:27:03
So go to a "professional"? I suppose that is why the government has had to write to all dentists on three occasions now telling them NOT to cause damage to people's teeth using their tools so that they can perform fillings six months later due to the problem they created, ...... nothing to do with me, honest gov. Dentists as with all health "professionals" are only interested in making money. I remember the first time I went private and was told my fillings, all my teeth are filled, had been carried out purely to make some dentist in the sixties some money as all the fillings were so shallow. Until we have a voucher system where only the best people are left practicing after ten years I wouldn't trust any health professional hiding under the protection of their "professional body" ....... or should I say "closed shop trades union". llllllllllllllllllllllllll llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
2

alex paterson,

At the moment in Sevilla 20/05/2008 12:36:49
If these objects are sterilized in our national drink will this be ok to use them.
3

SDRAWKCAB,

Edinburgh 20/05/2008 12:37:53
I saw some guy brushing his teeth while driving along Ferry Road this morning. it's utter madness.
4

Alternative (High Octane) Fuel Head,

Edinburgh 20/05/2008 13:34:55
Flossing whilst driving????

I wouldn't put that down as a bad dental habit. I'd put it down as a bad DRIVING habit.

As for opening bottles with your teeth, have they never heard how to do that with a teaspoon or a disposable lighter?

Get yourself a Phillips Sonicare. Best toothbrush in the world.
5

WKKB,

20/05/2008 14:30:05
if you have acid reflux and a scratchy throat get a dental check up. It could be an abcessed tooth.
6

The Former Mr. Angry,

Perth 20/05/2008 16:33:06
Still looking for a tax rebate now I'm forced to go private. NHS - bit of a laugh now. GPs are next - mark my words! Greed rules.

 

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