In this new package, aptly named Show Your Teeth, Allure examines dental care (or lack thereof) in the U.S. and what we can do at home to better care for our teeth. Below, you'll find a series of stories — essays, features, and service content — dedicated to just that.
Photographed by: Olivia Malone; Stylist: Amy Mach; Hair: Tsuki; Makeup: Allie Smith; Nails: Honey; Production: Noted; Models: Faith at APM
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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?
SMILE NATION
The History of the Big, Bright American Smile
Straight white teeth have transformed into a commodity object — and a sparkling beacon of inequality.
OPEN WIDE
The Crest of the Whitestrip
What won't people do for brighter teeth? If the limit exists, we're not even close.
OPEN WIDE
The Big Business of Veneers
It's hard to put a price on gorgeous teeth. A multibillion-dollar cosmetic dental market is trying its very best.
SHINY TEETH AND ME
Dentists Reveal the Correct Order to Brush Your Teeth, Floss, and Use Mouthwash
According to the experts, it's high time we all start paying as much attention to our teeth as we do to our skin-care routines.
SHOW YOUR TEETH
Why You Might Be Grinding Your Teeth More Seriously Lately
And how to ease your clenched jaw before it does more permanent damage.
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SHOW YOUR TEETH
An Adult's Guide to Getting Braces
Everything to know before undergoing teeth-straightening treatment.
ORAL EXAM
9 Flossing Products to Impress Your Dentist at Your Next Appointment
Expert-recommended strings, tools, and devices for cleaning between teeth.