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Ahem.

Despite my amalgam filled mouth (product of a misspent and mis-brushed youth) I feel compelled to defend King and country.

You seem to be better versed on these topics than me, but I understand that the UK scores either 4th or 5th best in the world on DMFT (Decayed, Missing, Filled Tooth) scores.

Denmark is routinely number 1.

The reputation for Austin-Powers-like smiles was always more about the lack of cosmetic orthodontics as well as the tea, beer and cigarette stains from stimulants vital to keeping us functional in the bloody weather.

[ https://mau.se/en/about-us/faculties-and-departments/faculty-of-odontology/oral-health-countryarea-profile-project--capp ]

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