Frame that smile!

Poets have waxed lyrical about lips. So have anthropologists and zoologists. But really, who sees more lips than your dental team? Here are some of our favourite lip tips.

Moisten. Drink plenty of fluids and condition lips with balm.

Stop. Do not lick or chew your lips. The skin is very thin and is easily damaged.

Exfoliate. To smooth away roughness, take a clean, dry, soft or ultra-soft toothbrush, then gently brush your lips for several seconds to keep the skin smooth.

Switch. Matte lipstick shades have less moisturizer than shiny, so alternate them periodically.

Prevent. Age lines around your mouth - and skin cancer - can be prevented by quitting smoking and wearing sunscreen. If you have some premature lines, cosmetic dentistry may even plump the wrinkles out.