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POOR DENTAL HABITS as a child has led to Irish people having broken or missing teeth as an adult.
That’s according to a survey by Seapoint Clinic, which said 35 per cent of Irish people have broken or missing teeth, with a quarter blaming their bad habits as a child for this.
Survey
Most people surveyed had fillings (86 per cent), with almost half (42 per cent) having between two and three fillings.
More than half (60 per cent) of people aren’t happy with their smile, with 71 per cent even saying they would consider cosmetic dentistry.
When asked what they would change about their smile, 65 per cent said they would make their teeth white, while 12 per cent wanted straighter teeth.
Dentist
How often do you brush your teeth? Most people polled said they brush twice a day (84 per cent), but 49 per cent said they don’t floss. Almost 1 in 5 people visit the dentist every two years.
Two per cent polled admitted they have never visited the dentist.
Dr Tom Linehan of Seapoint Clinic said:
While it was heartening to see that the majority of people polled are brushing the recommended twice a day, the amount of people flossing is quite poor. Flossing is an essential part of an oral hygiene routine to help prevent gum disease which is the most common cause of tooth loss.
Celeb smiles
When asked about their favourite celebrity smiles, over one third (39 per cent) said that Hollywood A-lister George Clooney has the best smile in Hollywood.
Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole topped the poll for female celebs (34 per cent), while Julia Roberts received 20 per cent of votes.
But what about Irish celebs? Here are the results, in slideshow form, so they can show off their grins themselves.
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@KTH: yeah, that’s his white Christmas gone
Of course this will have zero impact on drug supply, and gives dealers a great excuse to charge more, meaning more profits for gangd.
And of course it cost taxpayers thousands to capture this small amount of drugs. And to waste court time and polo r resources.
A lose lose for everyone except some gangs.
Great work.
@Chris O’Brien: You really never have anything positive to say.sad.
@John Terry: I disagree troll
@Chris O’Brien: So what should have happened then, give it back and tell him next time bring in a bigger amount, because this amount is not worth the hassle!
The ongoing :war on drugs” that costs millions and achieves very little.
@Pato: Should we just let people at it and make them all legal?
@John Terry: yes
@John Terry: That is how individual freedom should work, alas we must fall in line to keep the upper lip nice and stiff.
@Thesaltyurchin: We must be one of the worst people in the world for having zero personal responsibility……everything is the governments fault with us.Do you think access to hard drugs is a good idea.I bet as well people will expect them to be free as well …….’my entitlements’
Awful for the dealer, just before Christmas.
Shite I’ll have to contact my other supplier :)
Don’t you just hate people who take drugs, like custom officers and policemen?
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