B2 – Upper Intermediate
How would you define bad teeth? Some people say the British have bad teeth because their teeth are not white or straight enough. But are those the only measurements?
Read the article below to know more about dental health in Britain and in other parts of the world.
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20150602-do-the-british-have-bad-teeth
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “to go hand-in-hand” mean? “According to dozens of jokes, one spy-spoof movie series and even some Britons themselves, the British and bad teeth go as hand-in-hand as tea and crumpets.” Use it in a sentence.
- Define “edentulism“. “Whether you’re looking at edentulism, decayed teeth or dental visits, it’s not the case that the British today have particularly bad teeth.” Use it in a sentence.
- What does “cause for concern” mean? “But that doesn’t mean that Britain – or any other industrialised nation – doesn’t have cause for concern.” Use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- How would you define bad teeth? What about a good set of teeth?
- Why is dental hygiene so important?
- How do you take care of your teeth?
- Share your thoughts on this, “Dental problems vary widely by socioeconomic status.“
- Do you agree or disagree that healthy teeth means a healthy body? Share your thoughts.