An ADA national survey discovered that people find that the most attractive feature in a person is their smile. Crest and Oral B found that a smile outranked eyes, hair, and the body as the most powerful physical feature about a person. But even knowing this, tooth care differs depending on gender. Out of the 1,000 people surveyed, ages 18 and up, they discovered that 86% of women brush their teeth at least twice a day while only 66% of men do likewise. Women change their toothbrushes every 3-4 months on the average while men average changing every 5 months.

Sadly all Americans need to floss more. Only 49% say they floss once a day or more. Some studies indicate a correlation between good oral health and oral cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes--emphasizing the need for regular oral hygiene habits.