Nice-Looking Teeth Can Attract Opposite Sex, Lead to Professional Success, Survey Says

Two national surveys agree that having an attractive smile and nice-looking teeth can lead to love and social success. Those are usually the first things people notice when they meet someone new.

In a survey conducted for the dating website Match.com, these are the top four qualities that adults 21+ use to judge the opposite sex:

1. Teeth – 58%; 2. Grammar – 55%; 3. Hair – 51%; 4. Clothes – 45%

And in a survey commissioned last year by the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), one-third of Americans said their smile can lead to love and professional success. Some 48% of Americans ages 18 – 24 ‘untagged’ their Facebook photo because they didn’t like their smile. The survey showed that more than a third of adults are unhappy with their smile

Dr. Robert Chavez and Dr. Andrew Chase of ARCH Orthodontics, long-time AAO members, estimate their practice has improved smiles for 25,000 patients ranging in age from 4 to 84 over the past 40 years, Following a national trend, one-third of ARCH’s braces patients are adults.

Seeing the results of this survey, especially around Valentine’s Day, inspires some people to consider finally taking care of teeth issues that have made them uncomfortable or self-conscious for a long time. Improved alignment can also help improve oral hygiene and prevent gum disease. “Treatment today is unobtrusive, almost invisible,” says Dr. Chase. “Professional Orthodontics has come a long way with innovative options and materials such as clear aligners, lingual braces and ceramic braces. Healthy teeth can be moved at any age.” A nicer smile helps in all relationships,” says Dr. Chase.  “We have a solution for every Orthodontic problem.”

Among well-known personalities who have worn clear and/or invisible braces are Justin Bieber (age 20) and Miley Cyrus (age 22), and those who waited a bit longer — Tom Cruise (age 52) and Faith Hill (age 47). ARCH is the Official Orthodontist of Miss Massachusetts.

“An improved smile and healthier, more attractive teeth are a great Valentine gift, whether for yourself or for someone special in your life,” Dr. Chavez smiles.

ARCH Orthodontics, the Official Orthodontist of Miss Massachusetts,  has several convenient offices south            of Boston and on Cape Cod.  Initial consultation is free (a $500 value) and no-interest financing is available. To                schedule a consultation call 1-800-28- SMILE, email  smilemaker@archorthodontics.com or visit                http://www.sesameblogs.com/archorthodontics.