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The next time you travel overseas, take a gander at the locals' teeth. I was in Taiwan 10 years back and saw plenty of dull, rough looking grins. Some were nothing short of atrocious. I couldn't believe why folks in other countries didn't take more pride in caring for their choppers. Heck, you only get one set. Why not resort to cosmetic dentistry if the problem was severe? Well, after do a little chatting with my buddy who came from Taiwan, he filled me in on a little secret. They don't really care. Yeah, you heard me right. Many other countries don't put the emphasis on cosmetic dentistry, braces, and whitening processes like we do. Here in America, we're apparently obsessed with having a stellar grin. I know that I am. That's why I brush three times a day and floss at night. Not only do I want to avoid getting cavities, but I want to make certain my teeth are clean and white. Don't you?
Let's face it; there's nothing wrong with having a little cosmetic dentistry done. I'm sure I would do it if I had to one day. Since we have the technology, we might as well take full advantage of it. All I know is when I meet someone; their smile makes a huge impact with me. Probably more so than any other physical characteristic. So all of you dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and teeth specialists out there, keep up the good work. We want our smiles looking fabulous as long as we're around.
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