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How often do you skip brushing your teeth? Do you floss every day?
Most people skip brushing once in a while, and many don’t floss at all. This is a problem, especially if you have braces.
Braces are an awesome tool for getting the perfect smile. But, if you don’t brush enough, it doesn’t matter how straight your teeth are. Stained and cavity-ridden teeth will result in even more dental work needed....

Marilyn Monroe once said, “A smile is the best makeup a girl could wear.”
But what if you don’t consider yourself as someone who has a great smile? What if you feel somewhat self-conscious about your teeth?
One study linked a person’s perception of dental aesthetics with his psychological well-being. This, in turn, can affect self-confidence. Another study showed that dissatisfaction with dental appearance affected one’s self-esteem....

Mike Myer’s 1999 film titled “Austin Powers” may have led the world to believe the Brits have bad teeth.
After all, the movie made a whopping 51 million in total, which means that millions of people saw the spy in action – together with his less-than-perfect smile....

Did you know that 6% of all adults in the United Kingdom no longer have any of their natural teeth? Or that more than 80% of the UK population has, at the very least, one filling. In fact, the average number of fillings for each adult in the nation is...