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Modern British dentists perform orthodontic and teeth whitening treatments just as American dentists to, responding to customer demand. It’s worth noting that e
by signal11 7y ago
Modern British dentists perform orthodontic and teeth whitening treatments just as American dentists to, responding to customer demand. It’s worth noting that elective cosmetic dentistry is paid for in the UK, it’s not free — and the demand comes for straight white teeth comes from people watching films and TV. Although the NHS does provide orthodontic treatment if there is real medical need (as opposed to cosmetic).
Some background: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-32883893 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-32883893
- dijit 7y agoThe majority of dentistry is paid in the UK. Fillings, extractions and everything that isn’t a straight clean or absolutely required (ie; fighting infections)