ep. 210: Too-Perfect Teeth
Why are more young women trading in their natural teeth for veneers, and what does it say about beauty standards, class perceptions and the oral healthcare gap? Writer Jessica Goldstein drills down on the rise of cosmetic dentistry, aesthetic veneers and head-to-toe "hotness creep".
guest:
Jessica Goldstein: Twitter | website | Have you noticed that everyone’s teeth are a little too perfect? (Washington Post)
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