Published Date:
30 July 2008
THE number of patients registered with an NHS dentist continues to rise in the Lothians.
Despite a continuing shortage of NHS dentists, 78 per cent of children and 54 per cent of adults are now registered, both slightly up on last year.
However, a survey by Align Technology, which makes teeth correction equipment, found a third of women were embarrassed by their teeth, with 40 per cent wishing they were straighter and a quarter wanting them to be whiter.
Dr Paul Humber, a leading dental practitioner, said: "The results of the survey demonstrate that women understand the importance of a healthy smile but worryingly they are not prepared to spend the time and money looking after their teeth.
"The cost is a lifetime investment so when you compare this to how much women spend on beauty treatments, it is minimal."
The full article contains 145 words and appears in Edinburgh Evening News newspaper.
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Last Updated:
30 July 2008 10:28 AM
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Source:
Edinburgh Evening News
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Location:
Edinburgh
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Related Topics:
NHS Dentistry
