'Over 2 in 5 women have been put off dentists because of cost'

According to the UK's largest supermarket bank, 45% of women have been put off going to the dentist because of the cost.

Men are three times more likely than women to extract their own tooth if they feel they can't afford the dentist, according to credit card provider Tesco Finance.

Tesco Finance is offering dental insurance from £9.95 a month to help manage the cost of dental treatment.

Jeremy Sutton, head of Tesco dental insurance, said: "Dental treatment can be expensive, in some cases costing £86 for an extraction. With cover from just £9.95 a month, Tesco Dental Insurance helps manage the cost and covers for routine NHS and private dental treatment."

Tesco Finance is also offering a credit card which could save card holders money while travelling abroad.