Sky wrote:
> Some years ago, I remember watching a show on (USA) cable/sat TV
> about
> some adult British folks who had very serious long-term problems
> with
> their teeth; they were either awfully afraid to visit the dentist
> and/or had other issues with dental care. Those persons had not
> seen
> a dentist in many years! Is that a common issue with folks in the
> UK
> (British Isles)?
>
> Such a thing isn't uncommon in the USA either, I suppose (?).
>
> Sky, who's just curious and needs to make an appointment with the
> dentist!

I don't know what British dentistry is like these days. I only know
that when I arrived in the States I found that US dentistry was way
ahead of its British counterpart. I hope to goodness it has vastly
improved.

You're correct - many people neglected their teeth because of fear of
the drill. No six-month checkups. No emphasis placed on
orthodontics, either. So, people often waited until severe pain drove
them to the dentist; consequently the offending tooth/teeth needed to
be extracted. I've often wondered whether things are better. I
sincerely hope so. Maybe someone in the UK can update me.