About this episode

This episode discusses the cultural perceptions of dental floss and toothpicks in China amidst its economic progress.

In recent years, China's stunning economic progress has propelled it into the ranks of "nations that pretend to use dental floss to appease their dentists." Many Chinese people are also now aware that excessive use of toothpicks can be a bad thing. If you're ready for the big "dental floss or toothpick" question, this is the lesson for you. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1817

Topics covered

• dental hygiene
• cultural practices
• oral health
• China's economy
• tooth care

Keywords

• dental floss
• toothpicks
• China
• oral hygiene
• cultural practices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: China

Products: dental floss, toothpicks

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