The Culture Shock of Flossing

https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2025/mar/28/teeth-flossing-france-dentist-culture

by andsoitis • 1 year ago

12 3 1 year ago

I also thought that people in the USA care much more about dental care than people in other parts of the world.

Maybe, it's also related to the cost of dental procedures. For example, in some post-USSR countries, getting a filling or even a crown costs $50-100 (might be cheaper if you don't care about quality).

I believe this is cheaper than in the USA by several orders.

As for flossing, what bothers me is that a lot of popular bands have PFAs, which is not exactly what you want to put into your mouth during a potentially blood-contacting procedure.

https://www.consumerreports.org/toxic-chemicals-substances/d...

trilbyglens• 1 year ago

I live in Prague and the Czechs are just as proactive with dental stuff as Americans are. Maybe the french are uniquely nasty? (They are)

stfp• 1 year ago

Haha fuck you :)

The Culture Shock of Flossing

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