12% Of Spaniards avoids smile to not show their teeth.

Barcelona, June of 2011- 12% of Spaniards has avoided smile or laugh on occasion due to the appearance of your teeth, as is apparent from the book white of health oral Spain 2010 produced by laboratories Lacer, specialist in oral health, in collaboration with the General Dental Council. The report also establishes that, during the past 12 months, 8% has eluded to engage in conversation, while 5% have limited their social activities. According to the study, women aged between 36 and 65 are the most concerned by the appearance of their teeth and that claim to have had more relational problems.

These figures are consistent with data from the Eurobarometer 2010, which States that 10% of Spanish not smile because he feels uncomfortable with the appearance of their teeth, while 4% has reduced their social contacts.

data from the survey reveal the importance of the mouth in the perception of our image and our social and professional relationships. According to the medical director of Lacer, Javier Mira, ‘ ’ a mouth with loss of teeth, gingival problems or an inappropriate cleaning State give a bad impression of the person to generate insecurity towards others ’ ’. Mira says that ‘ ’ is evidence that poor oral health can have a major impact on our relationship with the environment. In addition to problems of mastication, pain or difficulty in speaking, the person with oral condition may experience a loss of self-esteem which can influence their interaction with other subjects. In more severe cases, can lead to episodes of anxiety and even depression ’ ’.

Among the main conclusions drawn from the report, Lacer underscores the close relationship between oral health and quality of life, which includes the social and psychological aspects and emphasizes the need to launch initiatives educational and health information to educate the population about the need for dental periodic checks to detect potential problems.