Just 42% of those questioned were registered with an NHS dentist and almost a third of people aged 65 and over had not been to see their dentist in the past three years.
If you notice a white spot or discoloration on a baby tooth, "that means there could be a problem developing, " says Dr. Warren Brill, newly elected AAPD president, and the child should see a dentist right away.
If you have any of these signs, your dentist will look for changes in your teeth and mouth over the next several visits to see if the process is progressive and to determine whether you need treatment.