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You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile
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Hey, hobo man, hey Dapper Dan,
You both got your style,
But brother,
You're never fully dressed without a smile!
You're clothes may be "Beau Brummel-y"
They stand out a mile!
But brother,
You're never fully dressed without a smile!
Who cares what they're wearing
On Main Street or Saville Row?
It's what you wear from ear to ear,
And not from head to toe
That matters…
So, Senator, so, janitor, so long for awhile,
'Cause brother, you're never fully dressed,
Though you may wear the best,
You're never fully dressed without a smile.
-- Little Orphan Annie
America's favorite curly-headed moppet hit the nail on the head when she sang, "You're never fully dressed without a smile." And although Annie lives in the cartoon world…in the real world where charisma and first impressions are instrumental for success, her words ring just as true.
In essence, you'll always be a winner if you
Never underestimate the power of a bright, healthy smile.
Survey Says…
In a survey conducted by the American Association for Cosmetic Dentistry, 74% of adult Americans who responded believed an unattractive smile could hurt a person's chances for career success. The survey also revealed that 92% of respondents say an attractive smile is an important social asset,
Armed with a "winning" smile, you can find your soul mate, get on the fast track to the coveted corner office, or even win the presidency of the United States. Yet despite the fact that people understand "smile power," the same survey revealed that just 50% of adults are satisfied with their own smile.
Time for a Change
Traditional dentistry was always centered on the important work of treating cavities, lost teeth, gum disease and infections. But in response to the mega-watt power of smiles and the increasing number of people who want to "seize" that power, contemporary cosmetic dental procedures focus on the configuration, size, and coloring of the teeth.
Cosmetic dentistry is like a "facelift" for the mouth. The goal: to create a smile that instantly defines and reinforces the magnetism of your personal and professional charisma.
Whiten Up!
There's no debate over consumers' passion for whiter smiles. According to the Chicago-based research firm Information Resources, sales of over-the-counter whitening products have nearly tripled since 2001. Every day brings new whitening technology, from toothpaste and toothbrushes to paint-on gels, whitening strips and dental floss.
Never Let Them See You Sweat…Just Let Them See You Smile!
A bright smile is an instant mood-booster, both for the person smiling and for everyone else around. But if your teeth embarrass you, you'll lack confidence about smiling in public, and your discomfort will translate itself to others.
Instead of offering the world a warm and welcoming smile, you'll remain tight-lipped and send out a completely different message. Rather than inviting people into your sphere, your self-consciousness and smile-less face may act to keep them away.
Why? Because regardless of what's in your heart…it's your smile that people see and respond to first.
A personal sense of well-being results from satisfying a combination of our physical and emotional needs. If something as small as a chipped front tooth has made you feel uneasy or self-conscious for many years, there may be affordable options that can literally unleash your smile and "set you free" from being shy or self-conscious when dealing with other people.
The Bottom Line
It’s no coincidence that movie monsters and "bad boys" have ugly, crooked, missing teeth while the hero and heroine have beautiful smiles. The message is clear! Since the beginning of time, what's in your mouth -- in addition to what comes out of it -- defines you as 'one of the good guys" (or gals.)
"People do what they can to get an edge," says Dr. Nicholas C. Davis, president-elect of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. "And if it comes down to having all qualifications equal, sometimes it's the twinkle in your smile that makes a difference."
Cosmetic dentistry…a new reason to smile!
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