Why do the British have bad teeth?

[OSRGull]

Are you private or NHS?

Not a clue I think I'm private.

 

[Poyetry In Motion]

I hadn't been to the dentist in about 15 years and toothache got really bad last year, I had 12 out in one go

That's the weird thing. I've never had toothache in all the time I've not been going to the dentist. I had an abscess in 1996, got some anti biotics and no pain since - now I'm going again, you can bet I'll be in agony from now on!

 

[Dr. Notthenineo'clocknews]

doesn't help that some on here are booking dental appointments to get off work and then using the time going to Season Ticket presentations

 

[somerset]

as soon as all of their adult teeth come through they whack braces on the kids, no matter if they need them or not.

This exactly, obsession with appearance

 

[brunswick]

Since you are not ingesting the toothpaste when you brush your teeth it is unlikely to add to the flouride levels within your metabolism. It is well established that flouride in toothpastes reduces, and slows down, the development of cavities within the tooth. But you are supposed to rinse out the toothpaste, not eat it.

Many dentists will recommend amalgam fillings that contain mercury which is far more toxic than flouride, however the amount involved in the average filling isn't going to cause most people any problems.

The real concern is with flouridation of drinking water, the WHO suggest a maximum level of 1.5 milligrammes per litre, but in cases where flourosis has been reported the concentration was reported as nearly 150x the recommended maximum level.

WHO is controlled and in the Corps pocket as is the FDA.

No flouride is safe, put some oil or petrol in your mouth, or some bleach, then spit it out? you wouldn't would you. Just one cup of flouride into a stream and you can get arrested for pollution.

use coconut milk, saraken, or liquorice root to brush teeth. Green tea is good for teeth but do colgate etc make toothpaste out of green tea?

Dentists are like doctors, front line clerk desks for corps and nasty people.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3y8uwtxrHo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aTfyo0Xz_c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSZQ3ixu7a4

ask yourself why they are trying to mess with our pineal glands too, as does the female contraceptive pill.....the flouride dot links to so many others.


also, the key again, is the corps:
April 26 | Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:11am EDT
(Reuters) - Colgate-Palmolive Co posted higher quarterly profit and sales on Thursday as it increased advertising and cut costs to mitigate the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
The toothpaste maker earned $593 million, or $1.23 per share, in the first quarter, up from $576 million.

And the TV keeps telling you everyone is skint, schools and hospitals lalalala no money, double dip recession, austerity.....more like double dipsticks listening to the nonsense so they feel their slavery is just.

 

[Aadam]

Not a clue I think I'm private.

I wouldn't have thought a private dentist would turn you down. Or anyone for that matter. Worth trying again, if you want them.

That's the weird thing. I've never had toothache in all the time I've not been going to the dentist. I had an abscess in 1996, got some anti biotics and no pain since - now I'm going again, you can bet I'll be in agony from now on!

What most people neglect to understand is that tooth decay is only ONE outcome of poor dental hygiene. And not having toothache doesn't mean you have healthy teeth and gums. Call me vain, but I'd rather have all my original teeth, clean, and without fillings. And if one trip to the dentist and hygienist once a year can help that then I'd go. It's about £70 which is just over £5 a month. People don't have any excuse really, cost cannot be a deterrent. You'll be complaining more when your teeth fall out and you need to pay £000's to replace them.

Love, Dad x

 

[gully is my god]

Americansare more advanced in cosmetic dentistry.

Most middle class americans will have their teeth whitened regularly, and many more have cosmetic veneers than uk people.

I dont know any UK people who do this, but it is increasing in popularity here. My entertainment industry friend have whitening once a year (say its very painful if you have sensitive teeth) to try to get Hollywood smiles.

 

[brunswick]

Americansare more advanced in cosmetic dentistry.

Most middle class americans will have their teeth whitened regularly, and many more have cosmetic veneers than uk people.

I dont know any UK people who do this, but it is increasing in popularity here. My entertainment industry friend have whitening once a year (say its very painful if you have sensitive teeth) to try to get Hollywood smiles.

whitening is vanity not hygiene.

 

[Aadam]

whitening is vanity not hygiene.

Whitening can be achieved by CLEANING your teeth.

 

[TheBlueAndWhiteStrips]

Its a stereotype and statistically full of shit. Actually a report from 2009 has us as having the best teeth.

http://www.economist.com/node/15060097?subjectid=7933596&story_id=15060097

 

[Giant Seagull]

I didnt go to the dentist for three years and as i have a bit of a sweet tooth this is not recomended! Woke up in the middle of the night with massive pain, went to the dentist and found i had an abscess and a whole host of fillings that needed doing. My dentist had gone private in the meantime and couldnt find an NHS dentist so had to stump up the full cost, about £450. Im insured privately nopw (20 quid a month) and make sure i go every six months beacuase tooth pain is unbeleavably bad and incredibly irritating for me! lesson learnt, dont neglect your teeth!

 

[severnside gull]

I blame Australian dentists





they seem to comprise 90% of the British dentistry establishment!

 

[upthealbion1970]

What most people neglect to understand is that tooth decay is only ONE outcome of poor dental hygiene. And not having toothache doesn't mean you have healthy teeth and gums. Call me vain, but I'd rather have all my original teeth, clean, and without fillings. And if one trip to the dentist and hygienist once a year can help that then I'd go. It's about £70 which is just over £5 a month. People don't have any excuse really, cost cannot be a deterrent. You'll be complaining more when your teeth fall out and you need to pay £000's to replace them.

Love, Dad x

I didn't go to the dentist for years as I was butchered by one as a kid, I have huge issues with dentists but my son needed to start having checkups so I had to have my gnashers sorted out and get rid of constant toothache so that he doesn't develop a similar phobia. Fortunately as I am caring for my mrs I didn't have to pay the £2000 bill.

 

[Landgull]

Just thought I'd throw in some good news for the future:

Already lab tested on mice stem cells have been able to re-grow teeth.

So it may be just a matter of time before the dentist as we know it steps aside.

 

[Poyetry In Motion]

I wouldn't have thought a private dentist would turn you down. Or anyone for that matter. Worth trying again, if you want them.



What most people neglect to understand is that tooth decay is only ONE outcome of poor dental hygiene. And not having toothache doesn't mean you have healthy teeth and gums. Call me vain, but I'd rather have all my original teeth, clean, and without fillings. And if one trip to the dentist and hygienist once a year can help that then I'd go. It's about £70 which is just over £5 a month. People don't have any excuse really, cost cannot be a deterrent. You'll be complaining more when your teeth fall out and you need to pay £000's to replace them.

Love, Dad x

Oh, I couldn't agree more. And I don't think you're vain in the slightest - just sensible.
It's just a shame I've not been as wise. If I'd looked after myself when I was younger, then quite possibly I'd have the majority of my teeth left. Sadly, I've neglected myself and now I've got to accept the consequences

 

[public school boy]

Eating raw meat is also a good way of keeping teeth clean. Do Vegos have bad teeth?

 

[Silent Bob]

Eating raw meat is also a good way of keeping teeth clean. Do Vegos have bad teeth?

Probably no worse than anyone else, since they consume almost exactly the same amount of raw meat. tbh I think the downsides of doing that would outweigh any dental benefits it might have.

 

[Lyndhurst 14]

It surprised me when I went to my dentist in New York that there are quite a few Brits that use that same dentist, combining a visit with a holiday. It surprises me because I do not think that the dentists here are any better than they are in the UK and they certainly aren’t any cheaper. My company dental insurance plan is fairly basic (which is common for most Americans) so if they want any fancy stuff done they pay for it out of their own pocket, which a lot of them choose to do. You obviously see a lot of Americans with the movie star gleaming teeth, they seem to feel it makes them more attractive and successful but equally a lot have very bad teeth as they cannot afford treatment. Cosmetic dentistry is just another American export to the UK.

 

[Aadam]

You obviously see a lot of Americans with the movie star gleaming teeth, they seem to feel it makes them more attractive and successful but equally a lot have very bad teeth as they cannot afford treatment. Cosmetic dentistry is just another American export to the UK.

It's either a coincidence or true, but since doing mine my pay has increased 30% and I get a lot more attention from the ladies.

(only one of the above statements is true)

 

[Randsta]

There are a lot of Yanks with bad teeth as well, it's just we only see the beautiful ones that are on TV...who all have perfect fake teeth