# DIY Dentistry Personal Dental Repair Kits By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-10-16 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/englands-diy-dentistry References: [cnn](http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/10/15/england.dentists/index.html) & [nytimes](http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/11/business/11decay.html?_r=1&bl&ex;=1192248000&en=b698745fe9b69c4d&ei=5087) The state of British teeth has long been the butt of jokes, but a recent study revealed that some have resorted to DIY dentistry including pulling their own teeth because they could not afford or find a dentist. Searching online I found a number of [DIY dental repair kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tooth-replacement) available in the UK. Meanwhile, in America, recent figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that 27 percent of children and 29 percent of adults had [cavities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oral-health-movement) being left untreated. The level of [untreated decay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensodyne-clinical-repair) is at its highest since the late 1980's, mostly as a result of rising fees and inadequate insurance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Dental Care:** Opportunities for developing innovative personal dental repair kits that empower individuals to take control of their oral health. - **Affordable Dental Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the dental industry to address rising fees and inadequate insurance, making dental care more accessible to the general population. - **Digital Dentistry:** Emerging trends in technology-driven dental solutions, such as tele-dentistry and virtual dental consultations, that can bridge the gap between patients and dentists. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can explore new ways to incorporate DIY dental care and affordable dental solutions to improve overall oral health outcomes. - **Technology:** The technology sector can develop digital dental tools and platforms to enhance access to dental care and provide remote dental consultations. - **Insurance:** Insurance providers have an opportunity to create innovative and affordable dental insurance plans that cover a wider range of dental services, reducing the barrier to accessing professional dental care. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Remote Teeth-Correcting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dror-orthodesign.md) - [Scholastic Dental Care Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asda-and-colgate.md) - [Revitalizing Oral Care Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vvardis-1.md) - [High-Quality Oral Hygiene Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dentalclean-products.md) - [Accessible Teledenistry Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grin-and-oral-b.md) - [Precious Dental Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dental-polish.md) - [Stain Removal Tooth Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/closeup-white-now.md) - [Renowned Cosmetic Dentistry Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-dental-clinic-in-dubai.md) - [AI-Powered Dental Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-dental-camera.md)