About one out of four people say their smile's biggest flaw is either that it is too gummy or their teeth appear too long, according to an online poll of consumers...
Results of AAP Consumer Survey
About one out of four people say their smile's biggest flaw is either that it is too gummy or their teeth appear too long, according to an online poll of consumers.
CHICAGO – June 8, 2001 – 307 people responded to an online poll conducted by the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). Following is a breakdown of their answers to the survey questions.
- What do you like least about your smile?
| 28 | respondents | 9.30% | -- | (1) | Too gummy |
| 52 | respondents | 17.28% | -- | (2) | Teeth appear to long |
| 36 | respondents | 11.96% | -- | (3) | Crooked teeth |
| 113 | respondents | 37.54% | -- | (4) | Tooth color |
| 27 | respondents | 8.97% | -- | (5) | Crowded teeth |
| 45 | respondents | 14.95% | -- | (6) | Missing teeth |
- Do you floss daily?
| 134 | respondents | 44.97% | -- | (1) | Yes |
| 164 | respondents | 55.03% | -- | (2) | No |
- Has your dental professional ever told you
that you have periodontal disease?
| 121 | respondents | 40.47% | -- | (1) | Yes |
| 178 | respondents | 59.53% | -- | (2) | No |
- Have you ever seen a periodontist?
| 102 | respondents | 34.00% | -- | (1) | Yes |
| 198 | respondents | 66.00% | -- | (2) | No |
- Do you know about procedures that can reshape your
gum line to make your smile less gummy or to cover
teeth that appear too long?
| 77 | respondents | 26.10% | -- | (1) | Yes |
| 218 | respondents | 73.90% | -- | (2) | No |
- Do you know about dental implants as an option to
replace lost teeth?
| 181 | respondents | 61.36% | -- | (1) | Yes |
| 114 | respondents | 38.64% | -- | (2) | No |
About the AAP
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American Academy of Periodontology is an 8,000-member association of dental professionals specializing in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth and in the placement and maintenance of dental implants. Periodontics is one of nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association.
For more information, contact the AAP Public Affairs Department at 312/573-3242.
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