Top things most likely to make Brits smile - including spending time with family

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TePe, as part of its campaign to raise awareness of the health conditions linked to oral health.Kelly Field, from the oral health specialist, said: “It is often the little things which can brighten up our days – whether it’s a smiley stranger in the street, or hearing a baby giggle.“With the pandemic shining a new light on the importance of quality time with loved ones, it is perhaps unsurprising that spending time with family is most likely to make the nation smile.“However, for something which comes so naturally, it is a shame that many people feel self-conscious about the appearance of their smile.“Smiling has many benefits, like improving mood and reducing stress – yet there is so much more a smile can reveal about our underlying health.“With oral health linked to conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease, keeping our smile in tip-top shape is so important.”Shedding further light on Brits’ smile insecurities, the survey revealed 60% of adults have disliked the way their grin has looked in a photograph – with catching their appearance on a video call named as the time when they feel most awkward about their smile.Discoloured, crooked, or missing teeth are the most common reasons for the lack of confidence, while over a quarter (27%) bemoan the number of fillings they have.Actions taken to improve their teeth include cutting tea and coffee intake, and stopping smoking.One in seven (14%) Brits have even reduced their red wine intake to maintain a sparkling smile.Appearances aside, the survey, conducted via OnePoll, found only half (52%) of UK adults are aware that poor oral hygiene has been linked to a range of long-term health conditions.For instance, only one in six (16%) correctly stated that.