When you have an insecurity, you tend to notice the same trait in other people. If you’re self-conscious about your teeth, you might see perfect smiles everywhere you look, from actors on TV to your friends and family. It makes you wonder: Is everyone born with straighter teeth than me? The answer is: Probably not. […]
You’re getting ready for bed, and you’re carrying out your nightly hygiene routine. You shower, comb your hair, and brush your teeth. But when you spit out the toothpaste, you notice it’s an alarming shade of red. Uh oh. Discovering blood in your sink can be deeply unsettling. And if you look in the mirror, […]