Paintings prior to the 20th century depict magnificent smiles… without teeth! If we ask dentists or art historians, they would tell us that teeth in those times were awful. 

That's why painters omitted them. In the 20th century, drawings, posters, and photographs showcase the dazzling whiteness of smiling teeth. Were people taking better care of their teeth? Or is this a sign of a shift in aesthetic standards? 

Through the ages of life and the ages of history, Marc-Gérald Choukroun guides us through the anatomical, philosophical, and psychoanalytic dimensions of the smile.

The Fabulous History of the Smile – Dr. Marc-Gérald Choukroun – Garancière Bookstore Publishing

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