Reader beware, you may be in for a scare! With Halloween looming in the distance like a harvest moon, it’s time to brush away the dust from the grimoires of oral health. Within these volumes, you’ll find the most frightening statistics about oral health to date.

If you enjoy a fabulous fright, continue reading. You just may get your wish from the monkey’s paw.

Humans have been obsessed with the aesthetics of their smiles for millennia. From ancient cultures bleaching their teeth with various concoctions to modern smile makeovers, people love to create beautiful smiles. But who decides what a beautiful smile is? Well, scientists of course! Using polls, tests, and research data, they have honed in on the traits of great smiles.

If you want to learn about these traits and how they add up to a gorgeous grin, continue reading.