Smile Dysmorphia: A Growing Concern
Patients wanting a perfect smile isn't new, but social media has brought it to a different level. Here's what to look for and how you can help educate patients on why that ideal can come at a cost.
Social media has become a part of just about every young person’s day-to-day life. It’s a place where they connect, learn, and grow. However, it can also bring about constant comparisons to others. From our skin, to our hair, to our teeth, the media tells us we need fewer wrinkles, fuller hair, and whiter smiles. The high pressure from society to portray perfection has increased the demand for cosmetic dentistry.1 As dental professionals, we need to explore the correlation between social media and smile dysmorphia (SD)...
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Social media has become a part of just about every young person’s day-to-day life. It’s a place where they connect, learn, and grow. However, it can also bring about constant comparisons to others. From our skin, to our hair, to our teeth, the media tells us we need fewer wrinkles, fuller hair, and whiter smiles. The high pressure from society to portray perfection has increased the demand for cosmetic dentistry.1 As dental professionals, we need to explore the correlation between social media and smile dysmorphia (SD)...
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