Though I have become begrudgingly accustomed to my dysfunctional mouth, I exist in a world that does not share my acceptance.
Perfect, white, straight smiles and impossibly shiny teeth have long been the ideal, but in more recent years, it’s becoming increasingly common to splash vast amounts of money to have even the most minor imperfection made Instagram perfect.
Being aware that my own teeth don’t align with this ideal felt manageable years ago, but with every day that passes in this veneer-shaped new normal, I find myself becoming more and more self-conscious. This powerful force, of course, has meant that I too have sought expert opinions about possible treatments over the years.
This belief has flow-on effects, too, with research showing those who live with “ugly” teeth face a greater risk of being socially ostracised. A number of studies have explored the relationship between dental appearance and the potential for discrimination and found that people with an idealised smile are more likely to be considered attractive, friendly, healthy, reliable, intelligent and successful than those who do not.
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