Million-Dollar Smiles
Briefly

Despite shifts in perception toward embracing natural teeth, a strong societal preoccupation with perfect smiles persists. The media's recent focus on Aimee Lou Wood's natural smile underscores this ongoing obsession, portraying her choice as both radical and rebellious. While many adults increasingly seek cosmetic dental treatments influenced by celebrity standards, there's a concerning trend where cosmetic changes are seen as health necessities rather than beauty enhancements. This complicates the narrative around dental aesthetics, illustrating how societal pressures shape individual choices in dental health.
The obsession with perfect teeth has trickled down from movie and TV stars into the everyday, shifting perceptions of dental aesthetics into health norms.
The recent furor surrounding Aimee Lou Wood's natural smile highlights the beauty industry's rigid ideals and the social pressure to conform.
Read at Psychology Today
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