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eamo · Joined: 08 Mar 2003 Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.

The BBC, And Ricky Gervais (creator of The Office), attempt to explain the difference of attitude to teeth between Brits and Americans.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7633254.stm

Ricky Gervais says one US journalist complimented him on being prepared to wear unflattering false teeth for his role as an English dentist in his latest film, Ghost Town. Only he didn't.

"He was horrified that I could have such horrible real teeth. It's like the biggest difference between the Brits and the Americans, they are obsessed with perfect teeth," says Gervais.

As a Brit/Irish who has worked with a lot of Americans, it doesn't take long before you notice how they strive for perfection in some way. Not saying that's a good or bad thing. But the teeth thing is a good example. A Brit can accept off-white or slightly wonky teeth. An American can't. Your end-of-discussion comment, please.

VanIslander · Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 5:00 am Post subject:

I really don't understand how a woman can make an effort to dress well and put on make up and look good until she smiles and shows a mouthful of grotesque teeth!

Denitistry is not that expensive and as a Canadian I assumed most of the developed world took advantage of it. But apparently the Brits and Japanese - both of whom can easily afford it - prefer to grow up with a mouthful of crooked, stained, chipped teeth.

If there is any "obsessive" tendency here in the 21st century, it is in avoiding basic dental care.

It all starts with parenting...

Join Me · Joined: 14 Jan 2008

I have wondered about this same subject lately. Living abroad I watch a lot more international news now. I frequently see Brits (academics, politicians, etc) with jacked up teeth. I think it adds character to the person and I secretly admire them for their who gives a piss attitude. But as an American...I am going to Thailand one of these days to get nice new white veneers put on all my teeth...and have been looking forward to doing this for a few years. If you can afford to keep you teeth decent , why wouldn't you?

Juregen · Joined: 30 May 2006

Sorry guys

But no one has a problem with my teeth, and they are far from perfect.

I believe people that who focus that much on teeth are poised only to look at what they see on the outside.

Teeth full of holes, yes that is a problem.

But a diamond white perfect stack, for everyone? No, thank you.

cj1976 · Joined: 26 Oct 2005

Crooked teeth or 60 inch waistline. I know which one I think is worse.

VanIslander · Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 5:15 am Post subject:

Really there's nothing wrong with being a fattie either.

Don't be so superficial guys!

Join Me · Joined: 14 Jan 2008

crusher_of_heads · Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 5:39 am Post subject:

RACETRAITOR · Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Location: Seoul, South Korea

Yeah, what's the deal with Japanese dentistry? I was just promoting a foreign band that toured through Japan first, and they remarked on how much better everyone's teeth are here.

Incidentally, it doesn't really bother me. I've seen plenty of Japanese "models" with crooked teeth who were quite attractive.

PeteJB · Joined: 06 Jul 2007

Ah well, British have yellow teeth and Americans have yellow insides (all the fat that accumulates inside the body, I mean). Wink

cj1976 · Joined: 26 Oct 2005

One thing I know about dentists in the UK is that they are fooking expensive if you choose to go private. I had a root canal and 2 fillings.
Grand total : 750 of the Queen's pounds.
Cosmetic dentistry doesn't come cheap in Blighty.