The Academy of General Dentistry surveyed dentists and asked them why men tend to forego regular dental visits. The results include:
- 18% blamed busy schedules
- 30% said men are more embarrassed or afraid to go to the dentist
- 45% believed men don’t see a need to visit the dentist
GQ magazine even covered the story after hearing from women who are complaining about their men having vbery poor dental habits and BAD breath. "“My husband does not brush his teeth,” a 41-year-old woman wrote, “and I’m at my wits end.” She describes his horrible breath, how she has told him she doesn’t want to kiss him, and that when she nags him enough to do something about it, he swishes mouthwash around for a second and thinks that’s enough.
If you search the word “teeth” on Reddit, or through any internet advice column, you’ll see what a common issue this seems to be. Men who don’t brush for days at a time. Men turning defensive when their girlfriends ask them to go to the dentist. Men who shower every day, but whose only dental hygiene routine is stocking up on breath mints. Men who will nag their partners to brush their teeth, but who won’t do the same for themselves." -GQ Magazine
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