You all seem to think that we, the British, have bad teeth, give me and the rest of Britain some helpful hints that we can try and help us to make our teeth as great as yours.
2006-12-23 05:14:53 · 16 answers · asked by suckaslug 4 in Health ➔ Dental
I'm guessing Americans are giving me thumbs down :)
2006-12-23 05:29:04 · update #1
An excellent question. If our american cousins could help us to have nice teeth, we could reciprocate by teaching them to speak english, telling them about the rest of the world, introducing them to morals, and explaining notions like taste, style and dignity.
Happy christmas everyone!
Oh and by the way...God is not an american invention.
2006-12-23 05:20:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 6⤋
I'd bet the thumbs down are coming from Brits who take offense at your question suggesting that they don't have good teeth.
I'm not sure if the rumors are true or not, but there certainly is a perception that the NHS does its best to avoid treatment of dentla problems while the US standard is _usually_ towards saving teeth instead of just yanking them out.
Certainly, we are not born with any better teeth than the British. Maybe there is more emphasis on home preventive care here, as well.
Go here and click on all the links about brushing, flossing, etc:
http://www.ada.org/public/games/animation/interface.asp
2006-12-23 16:31:20 · answer #2 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've lived on both sides of the pond, and it's been my experience that in most cases Brit teeth are no worse than US ones, as long as they have followed the usual brushing, flossing and dental check-up routines.
What Americans have is *prettier* teeth, which is not the same thing as better teeth. Far higher numbers of American teenagers (and adults) have orthodontic work done - the schools are filled with teens wearing braces and retainers, and have been so for decades. Whitening, veneers and other forms of cosmetic dentistry are nearly as routine as getting nice haircut.
The American smile, to which all teens seem to aspire over there, is an artificial construct. Anyone can have one - simply make yourself an appointment with a good cosmetic dentist and you too can have American teeth.
Small but increasing numbers of Brits are following the trend these days. It all depends on what you want to spend your hard-earned cash on.
2006-12-23 14:54:26 · answer #3 · answered by Andromeda_Bloodaxe 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some American are too obsessive with whiteners. wait, someday they will realize the enamel has eroded and they will be sorry. It is a money maker and a fad right now. Let mother nature take care of the color of your teeth. that is her job.
It is the words and kindness that comes out of the mouth that counts and some people need to learn that.
2006-12-23 14:54:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi I am British and my teeth are good, however my dentist has gone private and I cant find another NHS one. It is a disgrace as the government promise health care in all aspects under the NHS and duly take taxes from our wages for the service.They have let the people down and I am thinking now of going to Poland for checks in future.
2006-12-23 13:21:23 · answer #5 · answered by Dee Z 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Im from America and I dont think that British have bad teeth. And theres people in every country that dont have movie star teeth. Just ignore everyone when they say that stupid crap!
2006-12-23 13:27:06 · answer #6 · answered by Sally 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
braces helped make my teeth perfectly straight and i use crest white strips and have a drink of tap water daily because it has fluoride which keeps the teeth healthy
2006-12-23 13:22:42 · answer #7 · answered by Liz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will tell you most Americans are not born with a beautiful smile but about 80% get braces when they are in or about 8th grade. There are a few that can not afford them as kids and get them when they are adults. And of course there are those that never get them and a few that were born with that great smile
2006-12-23 13:20:44 · answer #8 · answered by Nani 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Crest White Strips, and twice a year visits to the dentist.
2006-12-23 13:17:21 · answer #9 · answered by PegBundyWannabe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard that one. I suppose everyone in whatever country would have good teeth as long as they brushed them and had good water.
2006-12-23 13:17:26 · answer #10 · answered by Hillaryforpresident 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Regular dental checkups, brushing and flossing twice a day
2006-12-23 13:22:40 · answer #11 · answered by GD-Fan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋