Are Braces For Me?
Although dental health concerns are frequently the primary reasons for orthodontic treatment, often treatment is also initiated for the patient's emotional well being. For example, first impressions are most often based on the appearance of the person's face, mouth and teeth.
Recent studies show appearance constitutes 55% of our first impressions of people. In job interviews, about 75% of the decision to hire is based on the applicant's appearance. And for those who have recently been hired, there is likely to be an 8-20% variation in entry-level salary based on personal appearance. Even Aristotle said, "beauty is a greater recommendation than any letter of introduction."
We expect attractive people to be better at everything, from relationships to jobs. And these expectations start early in childhood. According to a survey released by the Academy of General Dentistry, a person's smile, not the clothing, hair or eyes, is what others notice first.
Research has proven that children and adults who believe their teeth are unattractive may suffer from a lack of self-esteem and confidence.
You may benefit from wearing braces if you are a ...- teenager competing in high school
- college graduate about to begin your professional career
- young executive striving to establish your position in the business world
- young mother attempting to create an ideal image for your children
- child standing on the threshold of a lifetime
- grandmother who is enjoying a senior position of respect and dignity within the family circle
