Fun in the sun?

In a poll of the most important items to take on holiday, a toothbrush brushed off the challenge of holiday essentials such as sun-cream, sunglasses, a camera and swimwear, to take top spot.

And that toothbrush might be needed because almost one in ten of us rank sweets for the journey as a holiday must have, with cigarettes favoured by one in 20.

With more than 58 per cent of Brits paying visits to overseas destinations last year, Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, Nigel Carter OBE, offered holiday-goers some advice on how to care for their teeth while lapping up the sun.

Nigel said: “Holidays often mean we end up snacking throughout the day which might be convenient, particularly if we have young children or are on an all-inclusive package, but the frequency of doing so can be harmful to their teeth and have lasting implications. These foods and drinks are potentially okay in moderation but they should be kept to mealtimes only.