Rising dental costs put Brits off visiting the dentist

Research from a survey by Tesco Dental Insurance has revealed Brits are finding it increasingly difficulty to find an NHS dentist. The results also show that rising dental costs are putting people off visiting the dentist.

42% of Brits and almost two-thirds of Londoners are put off going to their dentist because of the cost

14% of Londoners have paid over £300 in the past year in dental treatment

Worryingly, if they badly needed a tooth extraction but couldn't afford the dental costs, a tenth of people from Nottingham would just live with the pain while those from Cardiff would be most likely to extract their own tooth

Those in the South East of England struggle the most to find a dentist

People from East Anglia have fewest fillings

The Welsh are least likely to visit their dentist

Scots are most likely to grind their teeth

Jeremy Sutton head of Tesco Dental Insurance says, "Given the current economic situation many people are worried about spending money. Receiving important dental treatment is essential to overall health as well as oral health. Premiums for Tesco Dental Insurance start from just £9.95 a month and can help manage the costs of dentist bills."

For more information, visit tescofinance.com