We are in Shrewsbury, Shropshire in the heart of the Midlands in the UK
We are in Shrewsbury, Shropshire in the heart of the Midlands in the UK
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Daily Mail
Jason Buglass, a dentist with 21 years experience of Dentale said: "Our
findings are absolutely shocking. We are one of the richest countries in the
world but we are known for having bad teeth. Our research suggests that one of
the main reasons for this is that people cannot afford to go to a
dentist."
"Some people have decided to go abroad for dental treatment because it
can be much cheaper, but this can involve a number of risks such as not being
able to communicate with your dentist properly, or the cost and inconvenience
of having to go back if anything goes wrong or for aftercare.
"Despite this, our research shows that since 2003, 1.29 million Britons
aged 16-64 have had dental treatment outside of the
BRITONS 'CAN'T AFFORD DENTAL CARE'
Nearly a third of Britons have not gone to the dentist during the past two years because they claim they cannot afford to, a survey shows.
Around 30% of people aged between 16 and 64 have not had a regular check-up for at least two years.
This is despite one in seven people admitting their teeth are in poor
or extremely poor condition, according to dental firm Dentale.
At the same time, a fifth say they have not had dental work that was
recommended carried out because of the cost involved.
The research found that an estimated 1.29 million people have also had
dental treatment done outside the UK because it was cheaper.
Jason Buglass, of Dentale, said: "Our findings are absolutely shocking.
"We are one of the richest countries in the world but we are known for
having bad teeth.
"Our research suggests
that one of the main reasons for this is that people cannot afford to
go to a dentist.
