Are healthy teeth and 'perfect' teeth the same thing?

Perfect gnashers are increasingly seen as a must-have by men who want to look their best. But less is more, advise dentists who want patients to focus on healthy teeth and not a day-glow smile

Just as there are trends in fashion, so too are there trends in dental treatments.

Irish men have never been renowned for the whiteness of their pearly whites. There was a time not so long ago when good teeth in this country were often measured by the number of gold crowns you had. Things are changing, but whether that’s always a good thing is open to debate.

The catalyst for change is undoubtedly down to increased visibility. We see more of ourselves and our peers than ever before, and there’s that endless stream of happiness and perfection on social media feeds, television screens, and even in old-school media such as magazines.