Oral Health & Everyday Life Survey (UK)

About You

Gender (required)

MaleFemaleNon-binaryPrefer not to say

Age (required)

Under 1818–2425–3435–4445–5455–6465+

Your region (required)

England - North EastEngland - North WestEngland - Yorkshire and the HumberEngland - East MidlandsEngland - West MidlandsEngland - East of EnglandEngland - LondonEngland - South EastEngland - South WestScotlandWalesNorthern Ireland

Oral Health & Everyday Life Survey (10 questions)

In the past 12 months, have you delayed or avoided dental care for any reason? (required)

YesNoNot sure

If yes, what were the main reasons? (Select all that apply)

Cost of treatmentDifficulty getting an appointmentFear or anxietyTravel or transport issuesTime (work, caring responsibilities, school)I didn’t think the problem was seriousOther

In the last year, have you experienced any of the following? (Select all that apply) (required)

Toothache or dental painBleeding or swollen gumsSensitivity to hot or coldA mouth ulcer that lasted more than 3 weeksDifficulty eating due to mouth or teeth problemsNone of these

Has the cost of living affected how you look after your mouth and teeth?

Yes, a lotYes, a littleNoNot sure

Have you ever done any of the following to save money? (Select all that apply) (required)

Delayed seeing a dental professionalBought cheaper oral care products than usualUsed less toothpaste or replaced products less oftenTried to manage a dental problem myselfNone of these

How confident do you feel recognising possible signs of mouth cancer (such as long-lasting ulcers, red or white patches, or unusual lumps)?

Very confidentSomewhat confidentNot very confidentNot at all confident

If you noticed something unusual in your mouth, where would you seek help first? (required)

DentistDoctor/GPPharmacistSearch onlineFamily or friendsI wouldn’t know where to go

How often do you currently brush your teeth? (required)

Twice a day or moreOnce a dayA few times a weekLess often

Which of these would help you most to improve your oral health? (Select up to two) (required)

Easier access to affordable dental careClearer information on what to look out forSupport with daily oral care habitsHealthier food and drink options being more affordableHelp for dental anxietySchool or workplace programmes

Overall, how important do you think oral health is to your general health and wellbeing? (required)

Very importantQuite importantNot very importantNot important at all