Give them a smile: a happy, friendly, and genuine smile. Go ahead, flash it; it’s contagious, it’s infectious, it’s the universal expression of happiness. A simple smile can change someone’s day.

Here are some fun “smile” facts:

62-The number of times a day the average woman smiles.

8-The number of times a day the average man smiles.

63%-The percentage of people who say they look best in photos when they are showing their teeth.

99.7%-The percentage of adults who say an attractive smile is an important personal asset.

Some people are a little nervous about smiling. They don’t think their smile looks good, or they think that smiling makes them look unprofessional or vulnerable. No matter how professional, intelligent, or “together” you think a serious face makes you appear, people almost always respond better to a smile.

Mark Twain once wrote, “Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been!” The act of smiling is a very uncomplicated and important human activity. It really isn’t important that your smile be perfect-but that you feel good about it and you give it away! If your stingy with your smile because it’s something less than what you want it to be, we can help. Smiles are what we do best.

While our first concern is keeping your teeth and mouth as healthy as possible, we have the tools and the training to make sure you have a smile that gives you confidence and a smile that you’re excited to share with others.

We’re more than happy discuss with you the many options available to help you achieve a smile worth sharing and a smile that will change someone’s day –including your own.

So smile and have a great day!

Peter L. Thompson