Professor Jimmy Steele, Rector of the Department of Stomatology at Newcastle University, believes that the English youth would not be less likely to visit the dentist less often.

"Patients exert more and more pressure on their dentists, placing absolutely unfounded hopes on them," says the doctor.. According to him, the reason for this is the flawless smiles of various celebrities, shining from posters, pages of glossy magazines and TV screens. Quite healthy young people and girls sit in a dental chair, begging doctors to do the impossible - to bring their masticatory devices in full compliance with Hollywood standards. In addition, it is also the fault of unscrupulous advertising of dental clinics that promote such, for example, procedures like teeth whitening and straightening of the bite. No, these methods in themselves really help, but the dentists are far from miracle workers, which is not mentioned in such declarations.

This also gives food for unfounded expectations. Studies conducted by British and Australian doctors show that the condition of teeth disturbs young people much more than the elderly. The greatest excitement about the condition of the oral cavity was expressed by people aged 30 to 49 years. Behind them is the age category under 30. And finally, strangely enough, the most optimistic about their own jaws were the elderly in 70 (or they have nothing to lose?). Steele believes that the reasons lie in psychology:

"Satisfaction with one's life and health is a very subjective concept, and despite the fact that, from the point of view of dentistry, the health of the nation has greatly improved in recent years, young people consider their teeth and gums as diseased, They are overstated by the standards of the world of celebrities ". However, youth's concern with the "dental issue" is also a good sign. But just do not go into excessive perfectionism. "Brushing your teeth twice a day, reducing your sugar intake and stopping smoking is all you need to make your teeth look good and stay healthy," says Professor medicus. En.

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