Imagine this classic American scene: a well kept house with a white picket fence. The fence sits perfectly straight and brilliantly painted, not a board out of place. That fence greets everyone who pulls up, making a first impression that’s not always consciously noted.
Yet a crooked fence, an uneven post, or peeling paint all change the appearance of the entire scene…dramatically.
A Happy Grin
Smiles matter, probably more than we realize. Studies confirm the powerful role of smiles in our relationships and on our self-esteem, just as romance may spark with a simple smile across a crowded room, and a child’s self-worth is partially built through mom’s beams of approval. Salespeople who use the 13 muscles needed to smile rather than the 113 muscles to frown, sell more. In fact, one study recently quantified the monetary value of a smile! Researchers found that in sales situations each genuine smile was worth about $0.43. Regardless of the measure, a genuine, attractive smile bolsters success in every aspects of your life.
Why Your Smile Matters to You
If you’re confident, you smile more. If you smile more, you feel more confident. Brilliant smiles radiate excitement, happiness, health, and vitality. Your smile impacts the world around you, but it also impacts you.
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You look more attractive to the people around you.
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A genuine smile can make you feel better
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People smile back and you appear friendly and inviting
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You can be perceived as more approachable and it can help you get ahead
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You appear more confident
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Infuriates the whiners and others who want you to be in a bad mood
What happens if you don’t have a perfect smile?
But what if you don’t want to flash your smile because you’re embarrassed by crooked teeth? It becomes a psychological short-circuit, with effects that can ripple through your entire life.
Cosmetic dentistry can help you get the smile you’ve always wanted. Stop wishing for that perfect smile and contact Peter Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. We can restore crooked, cracked, and chipped teeth strengthen and whiten teeth, close gaps without orthodontics.
At Peter Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, watching the transformation in patients discovering a brilliant new smile highlights our day. With specialized training in modern materials and techniques, Dr. Peter holds solutions to correct every imperfect smile.
Could It Be That Simple?
Sometimes a new smile emerges from the simplest steps. Professional teeth whitening removes years of dingy stains, alongside some gentle polishing and reshaping of chipped, uneven edges, can create an unforgettable transformation as well. But like a crooked fence post, teeth may need to be gently lined up to complete the scene.
Fortunately, Dr. Peter and the team at Peter Family and Cosmetic Dentistry can provide a number of options for people looking to improve their smile. Don’t settle for a smile that leaves you hiding your teeth. New cosmetic dental techniques bring the possibility of a straight, white smile into focus. And it may be simpler than you’ve imagined.
Contact our Independence KY dental office today and schedule your consultation.