Overview

• A nationwide OnePoll survey of 2,000 adults commissioned by Corsodyl for its 50th anniversary found that 45% of UK respondents rarely consider their gum health.
• Forty percent of participants brush for under 90 seconds and 75% have never angled their toothbrush to clean along the gum line.
• Seventy percent admit skipping daily flossing, two thirds never clean their tongue and three quarters do not avoid sugary snacks.
• A third of adults cannot recognise unhealthy gums and one in ten report bleeding every few weeks.
• Dental experts are calling for better public education on proper brushing, routine preventive care and regular check-ups to curb rising gum disease risks.