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BRUSHING UP

The Best Electric Toothbrushes for Your Pearliest Whites Yet

Give your mouth the thorough cleanse it deserves.
Best of Beauty

Best of Beauty 2023: Body

Your body is a temple. All hail these glow-inducing offerings.
BRACE FACE

FKA twigs Makes a Case for Adult Braces

They look so cool.
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What I Wish I'd Known Before Getting a "Permanent" Retainer

Did she just say “bone-eating bacteria?”
WORD OF MOUTH

Why Is Everyone Suddenly Into Tongue Scraping?

"I love tongue scraping. Or maybe, I just hate not tongue scraping."
Beauty Products

Here’s My Honest Review of vVARDIS, the Premium Dental Care Brand

 The vVARDIS system promises to whiten your teeth without producing sensitivity using their globally patented technology, so we just had to try it for ourselves.
SMILE NATION

I Took on Credit Card Debt to Get Braces as an Adult

Basic dental care should be universal, so why do pearly white smiles remain unattainable for so many?
Body

Everything You Need to Know About InBrace — and Its Revolutionary Teeth-Straightening Technique

We asked dental experts to debunk a few teeth-straightening myths and explain how InBrace, a personalized Smartwire, might be the best option.
Million Dollar Smile

CO. by Colgate Has the "Cool" Oral-Care Products You Didn't Know You Needed

The Gen Z-targeted collection includes some seriously innovative products, like a no-rinse stain remover.
MOUTH MAINTENANCE

Gabrielle Union Wearing Her Old-School Retainer Is as Relatable as It Gets

She looks like a teenager in the new makeup-free selfie she posted.
gum health

What Is Gum Disease? Dentists Weigh In

Experts explain the signs and risks of gum disease.
Let's Clear This Up

How Clear Teeth Aligners Messed With My Eating Disorder

What providers and patients can do to make treatment go more smoothly.
Pearly Whites

5 Ways to Make Brushing Your Teeth Sexy

Fresh and fancy ways to help your smile shine bright.

Insiders' Guide: How to Get Really Clean Teeth

An Interview With Marc Lowenberg Lowenberg is a cosmetic dentist who has worked with Julianna Margulies and Amanda Peet.