Three quarters of Britons are without a full set of their own natural teeth, six percent have none of their natural teeth. Only ten percent of the British population are considered to have excellent oral health. Eighty four percent of adults with at least one natural tooth have a filling with an average number of fillings being just over seven.

Up to thirty percent of British adults experience dental pain on a regular occasions with up to twenty one percent having eating problems due to their poor oral health. When taking into account that twenty seven percent of the population only visit dentists when they experience problems, it's no surprise that the dental statistics in the United Kingdom are so grim.

Seventy one percent of adults in the United Kingdom do not feel confident when showing their teeth when smiling for a photograph with one third claiming it's due to their tooth discolouration. Simply Teeth Essex is an experienced team of dental professionals offering emergency dentistry in Ilford, along with cosmetic treatments and procedures to help patients improve their oral health and their smile appearance, boosting confidence levels.

Dr Sunny Sihra, the Director at Simply Teeth Essex, said “The positive news is that tooth decay in children is decreasing, that is due to food restrictions, focused advertising regarding high sugar foods and improved food labelling. Dental caries in children is completely preventable, but yet twelve percent of three year old children in England have dental carries in at least three of their teeth, while twenty three percent of five year olds have an average of three to four teeth infected. 2.4% of five years olds in the United Kingdom have already had one or more of their teeth extracted due to decay.”

Dr Sunny Sihra, went on to say “What is also concerning is that half of eight year olds in Britain have visible signs of decay, with more than a third of twelve year olds being too embarrassed to smile due to their smile appearance, which dramatically gives their confidence and self-esteem a knock. “

The Simply Teeth Essex team are passionate in providing a host of dental services to patients, both adults and children, helping them meet their dental needs and preserve their natural teeth where possible.

About Us: Simply Teeth Essex is a leading dental professional that has been catering to patients since 1976. This is a very well established dental practice ideally located in Seven Kings, Ilford. They provide a friendly and caring service with a talented team to provide patients with the smile of their dreams. The team focus on providing the best results using the latest dental technology that is affordable and convenient. They offer a full range of dental services and are open for appointments six days a week from 9am to 6pm. Find out more at https://simplyteethessex.co.uk/