Seems like I recently posted on the importance of a great smile. Well, it can’t be said enough – a winning smile sends a host of positive messages. Don’t underestimate the power of your smile to broadcast a well-adjusted, positive attitude. A warm, genuine smile is a strong signal of a confident image and an approachable personality. It’s almost impossible to ignore a smile – the default response is to smile back and this exchange elevates the mood of both parties!
But sometimes I meet with clients who are not maximizing the power of their smile. Why? I frequently hear “I don’t like my smile!” or “I don’t have a good smile” – when pressed, they often admit they don’t like the looks of their teeth. Do you have this feeling? Here are some thoughts:
There’s a new standard. When I started in this business nine years ago, I rarely talked about teeth. But today, there’s an expectation that everyone will have a great smile. People in the media have perfectly straight and white teeth, and there’s a strong pressure for everyone to conform.
Corrective action at any age. Orthodontics are not just for teens. If your teeth are not reasonably straight, there are more options than ever to line them up. Traditional braces, the clear Invisaline product, and even retainers to realign drifting teeth are increasingly seen on adults through middle age. Veneers, pricey as they are, are a great solution for misshapen or undersized teeth or those permanently discolored from Tetracycline, for example.
The easiest improvement. Want a really quick way to improve your smile? Get your teeth whitened! If you’re like me and have had a long love affair with coffee, tea, colas, and red wine, your teeth are showing the aging effects of stains. Over the years I’ve tried white strips from the store (mediocre results) and trays and bleach gel from the dentist (better results). I’ve been looking for a great process for a reasonable price and it’s now here! I just did the Beyond™ WhiteSpa® procedure – it took one hour and my teeth (already pretty white) came out really white. See my mouth in the picture! I highly recommend this fast, effective, well-priced option.
So take a look in the mirror and smile! Don’t love what you see? Consider some improvements — it’s a great image investment!