The ‘tooth’ about Britain’s disappearing smiles

Nearly half of Brits are in grave danger of having teeth that are ‘older’ than they are, due to poor diets and shameful dental habits according to new research from Orbit CompleteTM. And yet, the nation’s biggest ageing fear is the prospect of having to wear dentures - proving that Brits really need to brush up on their ‘dental know how’ if they want to avoid their worst nightmare coming true!

Image-conscious celebrities are particularly aware of ‘dental ageing’, with Louise Redknapp taking time to maintain her gorgeous smile, and TV’s beauty expert Nicky Hambleton-Jones agreeing that teeth have a dramatic effect on looks.You can take the test and work out your personal dental risk factor by visiting http://lifestyle.aol.co.uk/orbit-complete-mouth-makeover/dental-calculator/

Drink Your Way to Dental Decay

Orbit Complete worked with the British Dental Health Foundation to discover other dental villains harming our teeth. Fruit smoothies and juices might be a great way to help you get your 5-a-day, but whether the 61% of Brits that drink them regularly are aware that they have a high acid content that is harmful to their teeth, is doubtful. Coffee, white wine and red wine, also guzzled by Brits on a regular basis, are also adding on the years by eroding and discolouring their teeth.

Louise Redknapp, face of Orbit Complete says: “No one wants to look older than they actually are! I take steps to keep myself looking youthful. When I meet new people their smile is definitely what I notice first - so I make sure I keep my teeth in shape whcih includes carrying Orbit Complete sugarfree gum with me to help protect my teeth and gums.’

Beauty expert Nicky Hambleton-Jones says ‘Your smile can give away so much about your age so taking preventative steps to keep your teeth in good shape is really worthwhile!”

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