>>Anyway does it matter. Toothache never killed anyone.
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>Actually, oral health stuff can lead to lots of other problems. Found this quote: "Left untreated, oral diseases can infect the bloodstream and lead to severe systemic infections in other parts of the body;" at http://www.healthpolicyohio.org/publications/does-oral-health-matter.php, and it matches stuff I've heard elsewhere.
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>Tamar

I know I'm exaggerating for effect.
Having said that there is some difference between dental work for cleanliness and health and the obsession with perfect bite shape and colour.

I keep my teeth (and mouth) clean and watch what I eat. Thats all it really needs.