A recent study in the Journal of Dentistry determined that males tend to have lax oral hygiene habits, see their dentist less often for routine dental care, and just generally experience worse oral health than their female counterparts.
Previous studies determined that women “exhibit better oral health literacy and more positive attitudes about dental visits than men,” and were also more likely to see their oral health as being linked to their overall quality of life.
Men, on the other hand, “tended to have fewer dental visits, worse perception of their gum and tooth health, poorer flossing habits, and more root caries.”
But it’s not just oral health that leaves men struggling with their health. A 2019 Harvard Medical School article outlined the “gender gap in health” and the ensuing negative consequences.
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Why Do Men Struggle With Oral Health?