A recent study, surveying dental professionals, highlighted a large increase in levels of gingivitis and periodontitis.

Colgate recently surveyed 480 dental professionals about their patients’ gingival and periodontal health. Interestingly, the study highlighted that over 34% of dental professionals had seen an increase in levels of gingivitis and periodontitis, in their clients.

Furthermore, the dental professionals reported that 49% of their patients were not at all aware, or not very aware, of the overall state of their gum health.

This study proves that their should be a greater awareness of dental hygiene amongst a large proportion of the public.