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Not a lot to smile about – 109 million missing teeth for Brits
16th Jun 2010
New research reveals that British adults have around a staggering 109 million missing teeth – the equivalent of just over two per person.
In total, 57% of the adult population admits to having one or more missing teeth.
A staggering 20% of people are without five or more teeth.
The findings reveal that the average person aged 65 and over has on average just over four missing teeth, compared to 3.5 for those aged 55–64.
Age group Number of people Total number of missing teeth
with missing teeth for people in this age group
18 – 24 1.4 million (24.6%) 3.751 million (0.66 per person)
25 – 34 2.5 million (33%) 6.214 million (0.82 per person)
35 – 44 4.24 million (47%) 14.037 million (1.56 per person)
45 – 54 4.96 million (61.6%) 18.678 million (2.32 per person)
55 – 64 5.51 million (77.6% 24.919 million (3.49 per person)
65+ 8.218 million (83%) 42.162 million (4.24 per person)
Total 26.8 million 109.7 million (2.31 per person)
On a regional basis, Scotland has the highest percentage of adults with missing teeth – 65% - compared to 50% in the North East and also the West Midlands (the two regions with the lowest percentage of adults with missing teeth).
In terms of the average number of teeth missing per adult, Scotland again tops the league table with 2.88 teeth, compared to 1.96 for the South West (the lowest in Britain).
Region Percentage of people in the
region with missing teeth Average number of missing teeth per adult
Scotland 65% 2.88
North West 61% 2.63
Eastern 60% 2.32
East Midlands 58% 2.34
Yorks/Humberside 58% 2.42
London 56% 2.06
Wales 54% 2.26
South East 54% 2.02
South West 53% 1.96
West Midlands 50% 2.11
North East 50% 2.62
Jason Buglass, managing director of The Implantium Network who carried out the research, says: 'These findings are staggering, and the implications are huge.'
The research also shows that:
• 3% of people with missing teeth have said that this has led to them feeling depressed
• 15% said it made them feel self conscious
• 2% - some 417,000 people – complained that it has adversely affected their love lives.
Some 350,000 people say it has meant they have missed out on job interviews and promotions.
However, when it comes to why people don't have implants to replace their missing teeth, 43% said it was because they are too expensive, and 20% said their dentists had never mentioned them.
Earlier this year, Implantium launched a new network comprising 150 dental practitioners across the UK offering implants to consumers for a fixed fee of just £1,350 plus a £100 consultancy fee.
Implant treatments for patients will be 37% cheaper than the current average industry price, which is approximately £2,000 excluding the cost of the crown.
For further information, visit www.implantium.co.uk.
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