Monday, 23 May 2016

Teeth are Trendy: Exploring Smile Fashion


In recent years, the concept of having a perfect ‘movie star’ smile has shifted from a genetic blessing had by few, to an achievable beauty standard. Thanks to pioneering work in the cosmetic dental industry, not only is the smile of your dreams attainable, but also affordable. Shakira can be seen flashing a dazzling pearl white grin in Oral B advertisements on our televisions, Georgia May Jagger (daughter of Mick) and Lara Stone, Supermodels, have brought the gap tooth grin back into fashion, with reports that some individuals have had surgical procedures to imitate this look.
 

 
In Japan, ‘fashion braces’ are a huge trend in the Kawaii culture, with many of it’s followers choosing to have orthodontic braces fitted just for the aesthetic appeal.
 
 
 
Celebrity endorsement of dental hygiene products can only be seen as a positive, in my opinion, as it encourages both viewers and fans to consider these products, and introspectively asses their teeth, and whether or not there appearance can be improved.
 
As it is maintenance of good oral hygiene that gives us great teeth, in the long term, the ‘good teeth’ trend could save the NHS a significant amount of money, and prevent diseases such as mouth cancer for many many people. After all, there is nothing more attractive than good health. Focus on the smile and on dental health in general amongst celebrities and influential movements and figures is very much an exciting and positive development.
 
Paige

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