concept   teeth
culture   East Asia
statement   In East Asian culture, there is a strong emphasis on dental care that is influenced by traditional practices and diet.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 dentures East Asia Less common due to cultural emphasis on dental care and maintaining natural teeth 1
2 teeth East Asia There is a cultural emphasis on straight and perfectly aligned teeth. 1
3 tooth decay East Asia Linked to frequent consumption of sticky rice and pickled vegetables 1
4 tooth decay East Asia Preventable through regular tea consumption and traditional dental care practices 1
5 tooth removal Southeast Asia Tooth removal may also be performed by traditional healers or shamans for perceived spiritual reasons, such as to remove bad luck or illness. 1