[USARightSide]

I heard many years ago that the British consume much candy - could that be true?
Candy plus minimal toothbrushing - well - - -

[9YearLurker]

Yep—little hole-in-the-wall candy shops all over. (Or at least there used to be.)

[the scotsman]

Yes, the British have a very sweet tooth. Not just sweets, but biscuits, cakes etc.

[CatherineofAragon]

"I heard many years ago that the British consume much candy - could that be true?

Candy plus minimal toothbrushing - well - - -"

All I know is what I saw on the BBC...a documentary called "Britain's Worst Teeth." It followed several people in their twenties whose teeth were so rotten they couldn't eat without pain.

One of the girls had a habit of eating sugar right out of the bag. She told the dentist she had no idea she was supposed to brush the inside of her teeth.