"How much is a beautiful smile worth? A smile is an international sign of good disposition towards another person. Television has taught us that politely smiling during a conversation or interview softens even a strong disagreement of opinions and allows for a civil exchange of ideas. This successful behavioral pattern is used everyday by all of us from cutting deals to grocery shopping.
But what if the smiling person has poor dental appearance, even as simple a thing as discolored teeth, inflammation of the gums or bad breath? The power of the smile vanishes and it becomes instead a negative statement. It can mean anything from losing a sales deal to missing out on that dream job! And, even losing one's self-confidence.
So how much is a beautiful smile worth? More than we imagine. Good dental care is not money spent, it's money invested."
-- A former recruiter for a Fortune 100 company
