(NAPS)—Arecent Gallup Poll estimatesthat half of all Americans make annual New Year’s resolu- tions. While many vow to lose weight or quit smoking, according to New York orthodontist Dr. Jen- nifer Salzer, one of the most popular resolutions is to get a better smile. “We see an increase in adult patients around the new year. They wantto start the year off on a positive note, and straight, healthy teeth are a great way to improve their smile and overall self-image.” Dr. Gilda Carle, self-esteem expert, author and doctor of psy- chology agrees, “A smile is a powerful tool. An attractive smile can be a catalyst in the work environment whetherit be to ‘warm rela- tionships’ with co-workers or to draw people in during a business presentation.” It’s not just the careers that get a boost from raised self-esteem. People with an attractive smile appear to get to be successful in their personallives, too. The Invisalign Smile Survey (the first poll to explore the How ImportantIs It To Have An Attractive Smile? Importantfor Ideal Date Important for Succeeding at Work 84% 75% Important for Getting the Job of Your Dreams 74” Important for Making New Friends 71” Source: The Invisalign Smile Survey think an attractive smile is important to succeeding at work. 84 percent find it important to meeting the ideal date. More than 70 percent of Americans equate a good smile with helping makenewfriends. The Invisalign Smile Survey (2000) was conducted by Align Technology, a company that makes getting a more attractive smile easier—andvirtually undetectable. Nine out of ten Americans Align Technology’s Invisalign System” straightens teeth usingclear, plastic, nearly invisible, removable “aligners,” and no unsightly metal, wiresor brackets. To learn about the Invisalign system or find an Invisalign- 75 percent of Americans INVISIBLE. impact of smiles on self-esteem at work and at play) found that a confident smile can have long- term,positive effects. According to the survey: believe their smile affects their self-esteem. certified orthodontist, visit www.invisalign.com or call (800)
