All rights reserved. American teeth are in better shape than teeth in most other countries due to better diet, the American obsession with tooth brushing and oral care, and water fluoridation. Ask for recommendations for a dentist, then make an appointment to get acquainted.
Dentists are less arrogant than doctors.
Dental treatment, on the other hand, is rarely considered a pleasant experience. Once involved with a dentist, he or she will send you notices every once in a while for checkups and tooth cleanings. Use your judgment as to whether you need to visit the dentist as frequently as he or she suggests. Chapter Home Life in the USA Home Page . You'll be able to access all 18 topic areas of this site.