Do you feel confident, or are you a “fake it till you make it” kind of person?
Want to know the secret weapon to appearing confident, even when you’re not? It all comes down to your smile. In situations such as a job interview, a blind date, or an important meeting, first impressions count. Imagine meeting someone who greets you with a happy, confident smile, as opposed to someone with a neutral expression, a frown or a nervous and ill-at-ease half smile. Which one gives the better first impression? Of course, it’s the person who smiles freely and confidently. This action alone makes other people perceive you as more confident, trustworthy, warm, friendly, positive, sincere, approachable and attractive. Smiling even makes you appear younger! That’s a lot of great benefits you can get from one quick, simple little action that costs you nothing.So why not smile?
Given the many benefits that a smile can bring, why don’t people feel comfortable and confident smiling? There may be many reasons for this – but it’s more than likely that you don’t feel confident smiling because you’re unhappy with the appearance of your smile. If you have problems with your teeth and gums that make you feel unattractive, you probably try to hide or cover up your smile, or even try not to smile at all. This is unfortunate, as chances are, you’re missing out on opportunities to make the most of yourself. And it’s more common than you might think. Dental problems that prevent you from smiling confidently are prevalent. Very few of us are born with perfectly straight, white and even teeth. Given a lifetime of wear, many of us are dealing with problems such as:- Broken or missing teeth
- Stained or discoloured teeth
- Irregularly shaped or very short teeth
- Cracked or chipped teeth
- Uneven, crooked or misaligned teeth
- Worn teeth
- Gappy teeth