Beauty talk

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“When people look at each other, the first thing they notice is the smile,” says N.Y.C. cosmetic dentist Jan Linhart. Chances are, if you’ve been abusing your teeth-drinking too much coffee, neglecting to floss, blowing off your dentist-it’s going to show. Maybe your teeth are a little gray, or your gums bleed when you brush too hard. The good news: The damage is completely reversible with proper oral hygiene and new cosmetic techniques. With easier options for whitening and straightening teeth, you can even improve on the original. “Of all the ways to change how you look, fixing your smile is the simplest,” says Linhart.”It’s an instant improvement that totally changes your appearance.” -Amy Synnott

Grin and Bare It!

Invisible braces, lunchtime laser whitening, veneers-tips and techniques for getting the perfect smile (and keeping it for a lifetime)