"why do American people always have such nice teeth?" and why do American people always ask "why do British people have such bad teeth?".
Enough with this stereotype. Some British people have bad teeth and some have good teeth, and likewise some American people have bad teeth and some have good teeth!! Just because American TV programmes are full of people with nice teeth does not mean you can generalise to an entire population.
2007-03-16 02:48:37 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Actually no, this is a good question. Here in Britain, it's a matter of expense; it's just beyond the pockets of most of us. Also, we drink loads more tea and coffee than we should, which really badly stains teeth.
When I was in New York I saw teeth that were blindingly white and teeth that would be considered 'British', even though they belonged to Americans.
I wonder if it might not also be a generational thing. If you watch old movies, Humphrey Bogart's teeth were in a dreadful state as are plenty older British folk's teeth of that generation.
2007-03-16 02:59:23 · answer #1 · answered by darestobelieve 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I put on my sun shades when I'm watching some big American star studded event on TV, to avoid the glare from all the over bleached, capped, veneered teeth. The faces seem to swim into oblivion behind the huge, frighteningly, unnatural smiles. I am Scottish and do look after my teeth. I smile frequently, thankfully without the guilt of feeling responsible for registering anyone blind.
2007-03-16 07:36:09 · answer #2 · answered by jennybuttins 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phatic language basically as a fashion of interacting you. not often will everyone who asks that quetion truly want to understand if you're o.k. or no longer, that's generally basically yet another form of hi. Inherent politeness in communique is continually ignored by ability of foreigners as i'm making a gamble you're a sherman. Do you imagine McDonalds realy want you to have a most suitable day besides?
2016-12-02 02:20:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the first answer..... Do you want a soap box or have you finished you pointless rant?
This question is just as bad if not worse then the "why do American people always have such nice teeth?".
2007-03-16 02:53:26 · answer #4 · answered by 2 good 2 miss 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
well i am american i have ok teeth not too white and definitely not yellow. i floss twice a day and brush three times.
on the tv shows there air brushed for that ultra glam shot.
sad a no but thats how they do it. a good routine and a lot a patience with a good quality tooth paste should do the trick
2007-03-16 02:55:12 · answer #5 · answered by pierce_banderiezz 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i have heard this before. i think there used to be some truth in it. I beleive that braces were more common earlier in the USA than in the UK but these days I don't think there is much of a difference.
i've certainly not heard that expression for a very long time.
2007-03-16 06:01:50 · answer #6 · answered by torie w 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most Americans that can afford it have their kids' teeth fixed to conform to some ideal or other. It's part of their right to freedom thingie or something ....
2007-03-16 04:08:16 · answer #7 · answered by Orla C 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Who cares about teeth anyway? It's a stupid stereotype,which I had totally forgotten,but you reminded it to me!
2007-03-16 05:25:05 · answer #8 · answered by Erina♣Liszt's Girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am so glad i am English and not british. I wouldnt ask such daft questions LOL.
2007-03-16 02:52:16 · answer #9 · answered by tradcobdriver 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
in a stereotype word...lol
you yanks have private dentists..
we have shitty naional health one,where you wait a month to see a dentist,let alone get shiny ,put ya shades,white teeth
id rather have boob job myself,than dazzle my mates with me teeth
2007-03-16 03:01:37 · answer #10 · answered by manchester_babe_30 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋