My teeth were both crooked and overcrowded and in the 1960s, metal braces were considered the solution.
Which is why now, at 74, I have a nearly perfectsmile.
Its a smile for which I have paid (both in dollars and discomfort) dearly.
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And I was not alone.
Yearning for physical perfectionencouraged by a greedy beauty culture intent on feeding itis a debilitating waste of energy.
But in this case, I think fawning over a rejection of perfection is misplaced.
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In this case, I think fawning over a rejection of perfection is misplaced.
One that a lot of people dont have.
In many cases, fixing your teeth is just basic medical care.
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Their teeth are an instant and powerful cue to their social status.
Of course, aesthetics vary culturally.
(Though the young people I know here are Invisalign believers.)
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Its worth noting that Le Bon is Canadian and Wood is British.
(She has said before that she couldnt convincingly be cast as an American because of her teeth.
The first interaction Chloe has with Chelsea in the show is: I love your teeth.
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Youre from England, right?)
I havent seen any headlines about their refreshing natural teeth.
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