Survey of 500 People Reveals 'Satisfaction with Meals' is the #1 'Invisible Loss' from Dental Problems; ~65% Say It Affects Life Satisfaction

■ 65.4% Report 'Dental Condition Affects Life Satisfaction'
When asked to what extent the state of their teeth and mouth affects their life satisfaction, a total of 65.4% of respondents felt an impact, combining 'very much affects' (25.2%) and 'somewhat affects' (40.2%). The proportion of men who answered 'very much affects' tended to be particularly high.

■ Biggest Losses from Dental Condition are 'Satisfaction with Meals' and 'Appearance'
Next, the survey investigated what people felt they had 'lost the most' due to their dental condition. The results showed that 'satisfaction with meals' was overwhelmingly the top answer (38.6%), followed by 'appearance/first impression' (25.0%). A total of 33.8% of people felt they had missed out on 'enjoyment they could have had,' revealing the reality that dental condition has become a psychological hurdle in daily dietary life and social interactions.

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'Survey on 'Invisible Losses' from Dental Condition and the Value of Prevention' Overview
Survey Period: May 7, 2026 – May 7, 2026
Survey Organization: smileline Inc. (in-house survey)
Target Group: Men and women nationwide in their 40s-60s
Valid Responses: 500 samples
Survey Method: Internet survey

■ Impact on Life Satisfaction
'Dental Health is the Foundation of Happiness' - Over 60% Realize the Impact on Life Satisfaction
When investigating the impact of dental and oral conditions on life satisfaction, 65.4% of people acknowledged an effect, combining 'very much affects' (25.20%) and 'somewhat affects' (40.20%).

Looking at the gender breakdown, the percentage of men who answered 'very much affects' was particularly high, highlighting the close relationship between daily quality of life (QOL) and dental health.
Among 315 men / 185 women:
- Very much affects: 81 men (approx. 25.7%) / 45 women (approx. 24.3%)
- Somewhat affects: 122 men (approx. 38.7%) / 79 women (approx. 42.7%)
- Does not affect much: 74 men (approx. 23.5%) / 44 women (approx. 23.8%)
- Does not affect at all: 38 men (approx. 12.1%) / 17 women (approx. 9.2%)

■ Loss of 'Potential Enjoyment'
One in Three Report 'Missing Out' on Life's Pleasures Due to Dental Condition.
In response to the question of whether they feel they have missed out on 'enjoyment they could have had' due to their dental condition, a total of 33.8% answered 'often' (6.40%) or 'sometimes' (27.40%). This revealed that over 30% of people are not fully able to experience positive activities like recreation and hobbies due to their dental health.
Among 315 men / 185 women:
- Often: 22 men (approx. 7.0%) / 10 women (approx. 5.4%)
- Sometimes: 84 men (approx. 26.7%) / 53 women (approx. 28.6%)
- Not often: 136 men (approx. 43.2%) / 77 women (approx. 41.6%)
- Never: 73 men (approx. 23.2%) / 45 women (approx. 24.3%)

■ Elements Felt as the Biggest Loss
Biggest Loss is 'Satisfaction with Meals,' Followed by 'Appearance.' Psychological Impact Also Significant.
Regarding the aspect where people felt they 'lost the most' due to their dental condition, 'satisfaction with meals' was the most common answer (38.60%). This was followed by 'appearance/first impression' (25.0%).