Do Men Brush As Often As Women?

Keeping teeth and gums healthy will contribute to overall health and enjoyment of life.
When the American Dental Association recently conducted a national survey, they found that men and women differ when it comes to taking care of their teeth and gums. According to the nationally representative survey of 1,000 Americans ages 18 and older, 86 percent of women brush their teeth twice or more a day while only 66 percent of men make the same effort to keep their teeth clean. As far as flossing is concerned, there is room for improvement for both genders. Slightly less than half of those surveyed (49%) indicated that they floss their teeth once a day or more. One out of three people surveyed think that bleeding gums after brushing their teeth is normal—but it is not.

Your teeth can last a lifetime if you practice basic dental care, which involves brushing and flossing regularly, eating a mouth-healthy diet, and visiting us at the office of Richard Seidler, D.D.S. - Family Dentistry for regular checkups and cleanings. Keeping teeth and gums healthy will contribute to overall health and enjoyment of life. We’re located at 5000 Main Street at South Colony Boulevard, Suite 206, The Colony, where teaching you how to prevent dental disease and preserving your natural teeth for a lifetime are our primary goals. Please call 972.625.2222 to schedule an appointment. Most dental insurance accepted.

Did you know?
According to the survey mentioned above, women replace toothbrushes every three to four months on average while men retain theirs an average of five months.

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