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Photographed by: Olivia Malone; Stylist: Amy Mach; Hair: Tsuki; Makeup: Allie Smith; Nails: Honey; Production: Noted; Models: Faith at APM

In this new package, aptly named Show Your Teeth, Allure examines dental care (or lack thereof) in the U.S. and what we can do at home to better care for our teeth. Below, you'll find a series of stories — essays, features, and service content — dedicated to just that.

SMILE NATION

I Took on Credit Card Debt to Get Braces as an Adult

Basic dental care should be universal, so why do pearly white smiles remain unattainable for so many?
SMILE NATION

The History of the Big, Bright American Smile

Straight white teeth have transformed into a commodity object — and a sparkling beacon of inequality.
OPEN WIDE

The Crest of the Whitestrip

What won't people do for brighter teeth? If the limit exists, we're not even close.
OPEN WIDE

The Big Business of Veneers

It's hard to put a price on gorgeous teeth. A multibillion-dollar cosmetic dental market is trying its very best.
SHINY TEETH AND ME

Dentists Reveal the Correct Order to Brush Your Teeth, Floss, and Use Mouthwash

According to the experts, it's high time we all start paying as much attention to our teeth as we do to our skin-care routines. 
SHOW YOUR TEETH

Why You Might Be Grinding Your Teeth More Seriously Lately

And how to ease your clenched jaw before it does more permanent damage.
SHOW YOUR TEETH

An Adult's Guide to Getting Braces

Everything to know before undergoing teeth-straightening treatment.
ORAL EXAM

9 Flossing Products to Impress Your Dentist at Your Next Appointment 

Expert-recommended strings, tools, and devices for cleaning between teeth.
Skin

The Best Eye Creams for Wrinkles Help Smooth and Lift

They go the extra mile to target crow's feet, sagging skin, and more.
Nails

The Prettiest Nude Nail Polish Colors for Every Skin Tone

Whether you call them nude nails or soap nails, there’s a polish that’s perfect for you.
THE GUISE OF GRAYS

7 Best Hair Colors for Gray Hair at All Levels of Commitment

Hello, natural-looking, shiny coverage.