The dental industry in America is massive. Why is it such an important part of the American lifestyle?
Poor oral health care can have disastrous health results over all.
Also, bad bite hurts so bad… Spending few grand is worth it. Linda like lasik
Because we can’t afford it.
Not being bri’ish
Just kidding, I’m neither lol
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No, that’s just for people who have lots of dental problems and need to have basically everything replaced with veneers. Some very wealthy people do have this done for aesthetics, but it’s not common. The more common thing is for kids or teenagers or have braces put on their teeth so they grow in place better. I had them from age 12-14.
Capitalism -> competitiveness -> trying to look your best -> wanting perfect teeth
Do people in socialist countries not care about physical appearance? Odd since I have known people who live in planned group owned collectives and they didn’t look like any uglier or better than the rest of the population.
Citation needed
We looked across the sea and saw the people who aren’t so obsessed with dentistry.
It can also be read as a sign of which class you’re in. I’d blend decently with middle or upper middle class folks, but my “jacked up teeth” (others’ words, not mine) are a dead giveaway about my socioeconomic background. Fortunately, it’s only really visible on the bottom ones. This is also probably part of why my parents kicked that can down the road until it was my problem.
I’d get braces, except I’m only just at the point (after thousands in repairs) of even having a healthy baseline since I didn’t have access to dental care for years. It’s separate and not included in our normal health insurance, and it’s also not required, so if you’re poor, it’s a cost that often gets delayed or cut altogether. Back when I was a kid or through my early career years when I was just trying to keep myself fed and housed, it probably would have been cheaper. Then I was just plain terrified of what the results would be if I DID go to the dentist. I’m still playing catch up and can’t even get to braces if I wanted to until I get my wisdom teeth pulled, because there just isn’t room otherwise.
Tooth problems can also become more serious health problems if they get bad enough.
I’ve been known to skip visiting a doctor after a bad injury. But I will not skip going to the dentist once a toothache starts setting in. If I’m doing things right, archaeologists will find a perfect set of teeth among a pile of dust when they dig up my remains. I do not want to be subjected to even the slightest dental issue!
Ehm, when you notice a toothache, it’s already pretty late. You should see your dentist twice a year and then the cavities can be fixed before they are even noticable.
US spends a lot more on healthcare than anywhere else and dental health is still healthcare. From a quick bit of research it doesn’t seem like they spend significantly more on dental industry than other countries.
US healthcare is expensive for a number of reasons, mainly being health insurance+drug companies like $$$ and own our politicians
Canadian here. Because dentistry. Is. Sales. Not. Healthcare.
It’s all about upselling you on the new toothpaste, the new treatment, the beautox injections, and spending thousands of dollars on that little imperfection.
I think the difference stands in that other parts of the world may still view dentistry mainly as a medical profession. In Canada, that’s the side hustle now.
Disclaimer; I have no experience with dental profession in other countries, just my two cents on dentistry in Canada.
The overall healthcare industry in America is massive, thanks to it not being a human right over there. Dentistry, being a part, is also massive as a result.
It’s hard to eat without teeth and we like to eat.
There was a thing in Japanese culture where women with crooked teeth were considered more beautiful
There was also a trend where braces were extremely popular, because some teen celeb got them. My dentist friend said that even kids with perfect teeth were asking for braces, because it was the fashion at the time.
They are. Don’t kink shame.
Because all of our food is stuffed with sugar and our teeth rot rapidly as a result.
