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A Third of Americans Unhappy with Smile?

unhappy with smileSmile a BIG smile in the mirror and decide – Happy with your smile? Unhappy with smile? The American Association of Orthodontists recently commissioned Wakefield Research to conduct a study which showed that more than one third of American adults are unhappy with their smile. In fact 36% believe that they would have a better social life if they had nicer teeth! This seems to be especially true of young Americans, because apparently 48 percent of Americans ages 18 to 23 have an untagged picture of themselves on Facebook because they did not like their smile.

Unsurprisingly, bad teeth also represented the biggest dating turn-off among men and women. According to the study, 77 percent of women think crooked teeth are worse than a receding hairline in a potential love interest. The study also found that 22 percent of Americans who are unhappy with their smile think that better teeth would lead to a better love life.

On a professional level, 78 percent of Americans perceive adults with crooked teeth to be unsuccessful. Fourteen percent of those unhappy with their teeth felt that they might be missing out on a better job.

“Professional orthodontic treatments have come a long way in recent years, with innovative options such as clear aligner trays, lingual braces and ceramic braces,” said John F. Buzzatto, DMD, MDS, president of the American Association of Orthodontists. “Healthy teeth can be moved at any age and it’s encouraging that two-thirds of Americans think they are never too old for treatment.”

Are you unhappy with smile you see in the mirror? Come in for a Free Consultation and we can explain to you all possible options to fix it for life.

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January 14, 2011 By Debbie Baumgarten 5 Comments

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  1. Jane Ann says

    January 10, 2013 at 9:30 pm

    So happy with our orthodontic treatment from Dr. Taylor. Love the staff here too. This article is so right; a great smile leads to increased self confidence and sucess!

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  2. Sara Taylor says

    March 21, 2013 at 8:03 am

    Dr. Taylor is the ONLY dental professional in the Rio Grande Valley with a Second Generation Itero Scanner. This means no more impressions for our Invisalign patients!! The Second Generation Itero Scanner is the LATEST technology in Invisalign treatment made by Aligntech. Come in for a free consultation and check it out!!

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  3. Sara Taylor says

    June 5, 2013 at 9:54 am

    Summer is here! What a great time to get started with Invisalign Teen! Clear Aligners instead of traditional metal braces, HELLO?!! This is awesome! You can even take the aligners out to enjoy all those foods that are “no-no” for braces. Come in for a free consultation and get started while school is out!

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  4. Perfect Smile says

    February 12, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    We are so excited to introduce our new Invisalign website that provides a wealth of information about Invisalign and Invisalign Teen treatment options! Not all Invisalign providers are created equal. If you have been told by another dentist that Invisalign is not an option for you, come and see Dr. Taylor for a free consultation. Dr. Taylor is the Valley’s only Premier Preferred Invisalign Provider and can treat almost any condition with Invisalign invisible braces.

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  5. Sara Taylor says

    March 13, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    Spring break Invisalign special! We’re putting clear braces and Invisalign head to head! Call us for a free consultation and see just how affordable Invisalign treatment can be!

    I just completed my Invisalign treatment and it was amazing! I had braces when I was in High School and I didn’t wear my retainers, so I my teeth relapsed. 🙁 Invisalign was a totally different experience: 1) it’s basically invisible, no one could tell I was wearing braces. 2) No broken brackets and no emergency visits… So important for a busy adult professional! Loved Invisalign and loved my results!

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