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So many adverts made by 'western' companies, especially anything related to toothpaste/other dental stuff, have the presenter smile with some uniform, white flat teeth. I feel like they look sort of uncanny, they just seem off-putting to me. Most people have decently flat teeth but they aren't that fake-looking white. I have pointy canines/pre molars that definitely look completely different to the 'perfect teeth'.

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[–] JusticeForPorygon 42 points 2 weeks ago (21 children)

In the US I think it's (conventionally) considered attractive because most people can't afford even decent dental care. So if you have good teeth it's sort of a sign of wealth, if that makes any sense.

[–] QuarterSwede -1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (8 children)

Eh, dental care insurance is some of the cheapest insurance out there in the US. It’s easily affordable if you’re working full time. Whitening isn’t that expensive either.

[–] JusticeForPorygon 5 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

I wanna know where you're getting your dental insurance because this is 1000% not the case for me.

[–] skeezix 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Try Jake’s Dental Insurance. Highly affordable .

[–] Shapillon 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

It's crazy that you need dedicated dental insurance.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

In the US, teeth and eyes are not considered the same as other healthcare. They each need separate insurance policies. It's bullshit.

[–] JusticeForPorygon 2 points 1 week ago

Don't even get me started on sight. You wanna see? 4k a year.

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