People have given up smiling because of masks
There are worries for the mental health implications
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The nation is suffering from smile deprivation according to new research by
Bupa Dental Care, as a third (33%) of people in the UK have given up on the gesture due to mask-wearing. This figure could be set to rise even further, as even despite news of the vaccine more than three quarters (77%) of Brits believe we’ll be required to wear face masks for the majority of 2021 – particularly those in Wales (86%).