Can A Great Smile Help You Land A Great Job?

Imagine you’re at a job interview and you notice that another candidate has a beautiful smile with perfectly-aligned teeth. Maybe your smile is nice, too, but throughout your own interview, you find yourself subtly trying to hide your teeth when

smiling. Your self-confidence has been diminished.

Most job interviewers won’t admit it, but a great smile does make a difference, according to a survey published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. For the survey, HR people were given photos of job applicants

“This is just one of many ways that having Orthodontic treatment can pay off,” says Dr. Andrew Chase of ARCH Orthodontics with several offices south of Boston and on Cape Cod.  “If you’re not happy with your smile, you’re not alone,” says Dr. Chase who’s been practicing since 1998. More than one-third of American adults are unhappy with their smile, according to a survey published in the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO).and asked their perceptions of the applicants. The survey found that a person with an ideal smile was considered more intelligent and had a greater chance of finding a job compared to individuals with non-ideal smiles.

There’s another advantage to straight teeth, says Dr. Chase: “When in the proper position, teeth have a natural cleaning ability. Bits of food and plaque can’t hide and are more easily flossed or brushed away. Of course, we recommend regular dental checkups for all, especially for Orthodontic patients.”

Straight teeth are also essential for the proper function of teeth and jaws. Misalignment can result in TMJ – jaw pain, headaches, and/or neck pain.

Having an ideal smile doesn’t just mean others will perceive you in a more favorable light; it also helps boost confidence and self-esteem. Knowing that your teeth look good when you smile makes others smile, too. And it might even help you land that next job!

“It’s never too late to benefit from a straight, beautiful smile,” says Dr. Chase. “Patients range from 4 to 84.”

ARCH offers free initial consultations (a $500 value) and no-interest financing.  The practice also offers courtesy discounts to families of military personnel, veterans and municipal employees and family members in the towns where they have offices.  To schedule a no-obligation appointment, call 1-800-28- SMILE, email: smilemaker@archorthodontics.com  or visit   http://www.sesameblogs.com/archorthodontics .  ARCH Orthodontics offices are in Bridgewater • Brockton • Canton • Hyannis • Hyde Park • Orleans • Randolph • Stoughton • Westwood.