This statistic displays the factors why some individuals do not visit the dentist regularly in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016. The most common reason for individuals not visiting the dentist is a fear of the dentist/pain.
Why don't some patients visit the dentist regularly?
Characteristic
Share of individuals
Fear of the dentist/pain
42%
Can't afford to go
36%
Don't go unless treatment is needed
24%
Worry they'll find things that need further treatment
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Simplyhealth. "Why Don't Some Patients Visit The Dentist Regularly?." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Mar 2016, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/549394/factors-why-individuals-dont-visit-the-dentist-regularly-united-kingdom/
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