Beauty Idea Crooked teeth are regarded as extra chic in Japan

Other countries - other teeth: how tooth trends differ worldwide
Tastes are known to be different. Anyone who thinks that people around the world attach great importance to a bright white smile is wrong. Also regarding the teeth there are different beauty ideals from country to country. While some dream of straight teeth in rank and file, the others want as crooked a bit as possible. Dr. Stephan Ziegler, chief dentist and founder of the KU64 dental practice from Berlin, treats many international patients and reveals trends from all over the world.

A question of color
In Germany, people prefer a natural-looking smile. Whether filling or crown - the dentures should be the same color as the real teeth. Even with beauty treatments such as bleaching is true that the result should not look too perfect. "The Germans want beautiful teeth, but in retrospect, nobody should see that something has been done on them," emphasizes Dr. med. Ziegler the trend and explains: "For Americans, however, it can not be white enough. For them, the overly bright tooth color is a status symbol. "

If the teeth are in a bad condition anyway due to caries and periodontitis, they can break off even under normal conditions. (Image: Igor Gromoff / fotolia.com)

But not only bleachings, but also so-called veneers are popular in the land of unlimited possibilities. Many Americans use ceramic veneers to fulfill their desire for a row of teeth with edges that line up in a straight line. Veneers are also very popular with Europeans, but they prefer minimal differences in length and natural coloring.

Leader in oral hygiene
When brushing your teeth, Dr. Ziegler's experience above all the Swiss and that has a simple reason: "With them, the normal health insurance does not cover most dental treatments. Anyone who suffers from tooth decay, even in the bag. "Therefore prophylaxis in the alpine country is capitalized. Children learn the right brushing techniques from an early age.

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The Scandinavians are also known for their good oral condition thanks to regular professional teeth cleaning. For the Germans, too, the dental care is not too short. They are in the upper third in a global comparison.

Questionable trends
In Japan, crooked teeth enjoy great popularity among women. In particular protruding canines in the upper jaw characterize the so-called Yaeba look. He should remember the childish teeth and thus provide a cute look. Those who do not naturally have crooked teeth can help with veneers. Tooth gaps are also perceived as beautiful in some parts of the world. For example, pulling intact teeth on girls is a transitional ritual in some parts of Africa.

As a sign of growing up, at the beginning of puberty they remove the middle incisors of the upper jaw. Not only in Africa there is a long tradition of tooth changes. In Central America, for example, even the Maya's teeth sharpened to look dangerous. "In many parts of the world, in terms of teeth, people who want to be beautiful have to suffer. The German trend towards natural teeth is therefore very praiseworthy, because he tries to preserve his own tooth substance as long as possible, "Dr. Ziegler.