Have You Noticed That Everyone’s Teeth Are a Little Too Perfect?
The Washington PostCelebrities and civilians alike are “fixing” their natural teeth. Now everybody has the same smile … and it’s kind of creepy.
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There’s a surprising amount of great writing about your pearly (or not so pearly!) whites. From the history of bejeweled grills to the reasons to rethink those veneers, keep reading for toothy tales that take a deeper look at what’s behind your smile.
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