A YouGov poll which spoke to more than 2,000 people found more than 10% of people had attempted "DIY dentistry" - with more than half of those having carried it out in the last year.
People across the UK have had to pull their own teeth out because they can't access or afford an NHS dentist, a report suggests.
Extractions have been performed with pliers in some cases, while others have been forced to make a five-hour round trip to see a professional.