Teeth under pressure
August 20, 2010
A REPORT commissioned by
Oral-B and the Australian Dental
Assn. has found that Australians
during times of financial pressure,
are highly likely to forgo a trip to
the dentist in favour of spending on
alcohol, cigarettes or cosmetics.
The report also found that only
one in three Aussies are visiting a
dentist at least once a year, and
89% of Aussies who experience red,
bleeding gums don’t have them
seen to by a dentist.
In addition, 43% of parents with
children suffering dental problems
delay trips to a dentist, and 74% of
Aussies with toothaches fail to have
a check-up with their dentist.
“It is of grave concern that
Australians are avoiding the dentist
despite having serious dental
health issues,” said leading
medico Dr Penny Adams.
“While most people cited cost as
the main barrier to scheduling a
routine check-up, a quarter of
respondents said they only schedule
visits when they have a problem.
“Yet what people fail to realise is
the cost of ignoring regular dental
health checks may actually cost
much more long-term,” she added.
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