31 October 2017
The Secret to a Successful Smile
Do you have a perfect smile? In a recent study, volunteers were asked to rate 3D computer-animated smiles with differences in the symmetry, number of teeth, angles of teeth, and the number of visible teeth.
Key takeaways from this study:
– Symmetrical smiles were deemed the most pleasing smiles
– Smiles that showed too many teeth were rated as less pleasing
– Smiles with a nice balance of teeth, amount of smile, and mouth angle were the most successful smiles.
This information is useful for facial reconstruction surgeons and for those who provide facial rehabilitation for stroke sufferers
“Bigger smiles that showed more teeth tended to be rated as less effective, genuine or pleasant.”
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Read the full story here: https://consumer.healthday.com/cosmetic-information-8/misc-looks-health-news-449/wider-smiles-aren-t-the-most-pleasing-724030.html