Here are some interesting facts about smiles from scientific research done by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry in 2004:
The first thing we notice about people we meet are their eyes. The very next thing we look at is their SMILE. Having someone look at and judge your smile is almost instantaneous.
99.7% (virtually everyone) believes that an attractive smile is an important social asset which can help you to make friends, find love, and be more happy.
96% of adults believe an attractive smile makes a person more appealing to members of the opposite sex. Just as importantly, 85% of adults agree that an unattractive smile makes a person less appealing to members of the opposite sex.
74% adults believe that an unattractive smile can hurt a person's chances for career success and fulfillment. Even finding a job can be more difficult with an unattractive smile.
88% of adults say they always remember someone with an especially attractive smile.
Over 92% of adults believe an attractive and healthy smile is an important asset in your business and social life.
Furthermore:
The British Dental Health Foundation has published research showing that seeing a beautiful smile can give people more pleasure than sex or chocolate. In fact, viewing a heart-felt smile can provide the same level of stimulation as eating 2,000 chocolate bars or receiving a whopping $25,000 in cash. However, the scientists added that people need to have a healthy and attractive smile to achieve the maximum stimulation and satisfaction.
People who display a genuine smile in their high school yearbook photos are more likely to have successful marriages and careers than those who don’t smile.
A beautiful smile can improve your confidence, make you look younger, help you make friends, and help you to succeed in your career.
Women smile and show their teeth an average of 62 times a day…so, it’s impossible to hide unattractive teeth.
When people notice decayed or discolored teeth, they make snap judgments about you. These include the obvious ones of having less attractiveness and sex appeal. They also include an instant belief of lower levels of social and intellectual competence, less cleanliness, and inadequate psychological adjustment.
Males with clean, white, straight teeth are consistently judged to be more socially competent, to display greater intellectual achievement, and to be better adjusted psychologically. This is in addition to being more attractive and having greater sex-appeal.
Scientists have long known that seeing an attractive smile creates what psychologists call a “halo” effect, reminding us of other happy events and times. A beautiful smile makes us feel more optimistic, more hopeful, and more motivated. Having a gorgeous smile can do the same.
Red lipsticks can make your teeth appear instantly whiter and brighter, while orange or coral-colored lipsticks make your teeth appear more yellow.
Laughter can make you healthier! Thirty minutes of hearty laughter can raise your white blood cell count by about 25%, strengthening your disease-fighting and healing powers.
Well-hydrated lips appear fuller and enhance your smile.
