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Thursday, October 14, 2010
Want to be Sexy? Improve Your Oral Hygiene
A recent press release by Water Pik, Inc. contained the results of a national survey conducted by Kelton Research. The study took a look at Americans' views on oral healthcare. The results of the survey may best be summarized by this statement from the report: "A clean mouth was most important in maintaining a healthy relationship."
Fifty-nine percent of the survey respondents stated that they would be most disturbed by their partner not brushing or flossing their teeth for a week. However, only 24% of those surveyed would be bothered if their significant other failed to wear deodorant. Far fewer were bothered by their partner skipping:
- Shaving – 9%
- Combing their hair – 6%
- Trimming their toe nails – 2%
The survey results also found that even though individuals are quick to judge the flossing habits of their significant others, the majority of them also struggle to adequately floss. Other interesting facts obtained from the survey include:
- Americans are most likely to floss just before visiting the dentist, have food stuck in their teeth or have bad breath
- 58% of Americans say they deserve a C or lower for their daily flossing habits. One in five gave themselves a failing grade.
- Among those who floss regularly, 57% said it makes their gums bleed, 52% said the floss gets stuck between their teeth and 42% said it causes little bits of food to fly onto the mirror.
Flossing is inconvenient and messy but your oral health is important to your significant other and should be just an important to you. Please contact us to find a dentist in your area that can help improve your oral health.
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