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Decoder Ring | The Bad-Mouthing of British Teeth

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The Sweet Tooth: Sugar and English Dental Health

This chapter explores the historical views on English dental health, tracing perceptions back to 1598 and the impact of sugar consumption on British identity. It connects sugar's rise as a staple in British diets with broader social and historical contexts, including colonialism and lifestyle changes during the Industrial Revolution. Challenging stereotypes about British dental hygiene, recent studies reveal intriguing insights about oral health that prompt a reevaluation of cultural narratives.

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