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There are various cross cultural differences between Americans and the British. One of the difference happens to be the perception of dental beauty. Americans see it as something more important than the British. This paper examines the reasons for this difference in perception as well as the results of that perception. Historical traits as well as cultural values goes into the level of importance that gets put on dental beauty. As a consequence of having a different level of importance on dental beauty, there are stereotypes the two cultures face. The perceptions also has an impact on the business side of things. The dental industry in the United States is much more profitable than it is in Britain. This paper taps into different areas in which the perception of dental beauty affects the two culture