The Surprising Things Your Teeth Reveal About You

WHAT DO YOUR TEETH |SAY ABOUT YOU? A smile can ease one's mind, show empathy, illicit laughter, and even foreshadow an act of deviance. While we all know how to read smiles and gauge their meaning, the real secrets lie in the teeth behind the smile. From aggression to bad habits, see what your teeth say about you. DENTAL IDENTITY Central incisors indicate age Toung Rectangular with rounded corners Older Become square with squared corners and shorten with age 10mm - 12mm in length Lose 1mm - 5mm in length - with age Iulu Lateral incisors indicate gender Feminine Masculine Longer (almost the same length as central incisors) More rounded at the end and slightly shorter than the central incisors and more square A "gull wing" silhouette The Canines indicate personality Aggressive and powerful Passive Pointier, more prominent, and longer than lateral incisors Pushover Flattened or rounded tips, less prominent Tiny teeth ATTENTION TEETH GRINDERS! Teeth grinding is often a sign of psychological, lifestyle, and personality traits, such as: Deep-rooted frustrations, anxiety, or feelings of anger 70% of all teeth grinders suffer from anxiety or stress Overly-aggressive personality, always in a rush Excessive smoking, caffeine intake, and alcohol consumption Overly-competitive nature UNSIGHTLY STAINS Stained teeth create an unhealthy appearance White teeth make you appear younger, more attractive, and more employable. Teeth-staining Foods: 20% Average increase in attractiveness Coffee Wine Tea 5 YEARS Average younger appearance Cola Candy Berries PREVENTION Use a straw when drinking these liquids - and swallow immediately! Brushing is great, but only 30 -60 minutes after eating. • Brushing too soon increases the Rinse with water afterwards wear from acidic foods and drinks on tooth enamel. THE HIGH COST OF DENTAL CARE 164 MILLION: 51 MILLION: Annual number of work hours spent treating dental problems for working adults Annual number of school hours spent treating dental problems for children ZZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZ) ΣΕ 3= 10 million hours AVERAGE COST OF EXPENSIVE DENTAL PROCEDURES: Root canal: $1,000 Gum surgery: $1,500 - $2,200 per quadrant Dental implants: $2,000 - $4,000 per tooth Braces: $5,000 Veneers: $10,000 - $30.000 per set HOW MUCH WOULD YOU SPEND FOR THE PERFECT SMILE? SOURCES http:drhuetnercoemeticdonat wordpress.com/20owI2iporcelan-veneers-made-ta-ned-gersonality-and-individualize-your-new-umie O CARRINGTON COLLEGES GROUP. INC hitp wwwdenlalplana.com/arides/3410aeth-can-provide-personality-insights-himl hlip/www.lesthclenching.arp/brunism-cnes-wny-do-people-grird-their-leeth Hlpwww.webmd.cem/eral-heaheaturesteeds-stan-eeth-deature H www dalyrnailcokemallartcle-230N30W-tee-make-la pounger-empiayable-Holly Wiloughty-evied-smile-saydenists wall bleos nytimes.com/2012/05/2realy rever brustyoureethinmedatety-afterameal asdentaicare.com/2011/O/13werryng-statistics dencare http:eettiemenifunding.coibisgiperson-financestop--most-aspensive-dental-proraduras