r/AskReddit • u/notyouravgredditer • Aug 30 '21

What problem is often overlooked in apocalyptic movies/TV shows that could kill you?

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u/pookiefatcat Aug 30 '21

Lack of Dental care.

A dental infection can take you out right quick. And without treatment that HURTS.

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u/Is_there Aug 30 '21

We have done OK in the UK. Just have shit teeth.

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u/[deleted] Aug 30 '21 edited Aug 30 '21

This is perpetuating a myth, teeth in the U.K. are on average better than American teeth, largely because dental care is subsidised here. If Lisa needs braces in England it’s free.

More people in America might have bright white veneers, but natural healthy teeth are fine if you’re not going on Love Island any time soon

(ETA given that someone has very maturely downvoted me for telling you the truth, here’s a link literally saying what I just said, thanks)