According to recent surveys men are less likely than women to take care of their physical health and in addition, their oral health is equally ignored. Even though having good oral health has been linked with longevity, men are still less likely than women to seek preventive dental care and often neglect their oral health for years, visiting a dentist only when a problem arises. When it comes to oral health, statistics show that the average man brushes his teeth 1.9 times a day and will lose 5.4 teeth by age 72. If he smokes, he can plan on losing 12 teeth by age 72. Men are also more likely to develop oral and throat cancer and periodontal disease.