This is the physical feature Spaniards pay the most attention to (and it’s not weight)

William Shakespeare said, “It is easier to get what you want with a smile than with a sword,” and he was right. A smile is more than a gesture, movement or grimace. It’s a universal language, and for that reason alone, it’s key in many scenarios, whether it’s a job interview or a first date. So much so that since 2015, Smile has had its own International Day, claiming the right to sheath ourselves with joy through and with it, health.

Such is its importance and the benefits derived from ‘using it’ that there are many studies proving just how much it has become the most valuable physical attribute. One of the most recent is the one who put it printing press, pioneers across Europe in the field of invisible braces, which collected impressions from more than 5,000 European patients. According to the sample collected in Spain, the smile is the physical feature that attracts the most attention and is therefore at the center of our interests.

According to an Impress survey, 53% of Spaniards pay more attention to a smile, while 23% do it to the eyes

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We only have one chance to make a good first impression and in this race smile begins with a feature, culminating in being the feature we look at first when meeting or starting a conversation with a person. Specifically, according to the Impress poll, 53% pay more attention to a smile, while 23% pay more attention to the eyes, both of which are 2% apart from the hair. Of those surveyed, a significant majority were satisfied with their smile, with just over 68% of people, far from 34% dissatisfied. The good news is that a smile can be easily corrected. There are clinics like Impress that quickly and safely correct your smile with visible results in just three months.

Although the game is won on ‘appearance’, ‘smile’ fails to catch up to ‘weight’ when respondents are asked what physical trait they would if they could change. Yes, just by a slight margin. Specifically, 41% of people asked would change their weight, while 40% would change their smile (improving the color or alignment of their teeth). Thirdly we find the length and fourthly the hair (color or quantity).

19 types of smiles

Shy, nervous, defiant, mischievous, sad, lying … According to the French neurologist Duchenne de Boulogne, there are 19 types of smiles, many of which we use every day without realizing it, and they serve as a vehicle for many expressions and emotions. But, among all of these, it was the “real” smile that caught Duchenne’s attention, as he explored the muscles of the face, discovering, for example, that “real person” involves contraction of the circular muscles of the eye around the eyes.

Known as “Duchenne muscles,” these muscles cannot be controlled voluntarily and only activate involuntarily when a genuine emotion of happiness or joy is felt. That uncontrollable laughter. Aside from the anecdotal nature of this discovery (in the 19th century), the truth is that having a beautiful smile is, like any kind of beauty, somewhat subjective, but there are certain criteria that are very much associated with what a smile is considered beautiful.

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The color of the teeth, for example, enhances the overall appearance of the smile, and the alignment of the teeth from one side affects the symmetry and symmetry of the smile. Something the survey highlights when asking what components of a smile are most valuable. First of all, the assortment stands out above the rest, as it was chosen by 85% of those surveyed by Impress. Secondly, the color, and thirdly, the condition of the gums.

Teeth alignment is the most valuable component of a smile for 85% of those surveyed

All of these variables determine the relationship people maintain with their smile, resulting in – or not – multiple benefits. The first of which is to improve the state of mind. Smiling releases endorphins, the happy hormones, that can help improve mood and reduce stress. In fact, there are studies like the one by Kraft and Pressman that prove that even a forced smile can send signals to the brain to release endorphins and promote feelings of joy.

The benefits of smiling

Smiling strengthens our immune system, relaxes our muscles, and reduces tension build-up in our jaw, neck, and shoulders. Of course, it improves social relationships because it increases trust and strengthens bonds with others. Smiling facilitates communication, which can help us in social, work and personal situations, create a positive impression and improve our self-esteem.

But beyond the physical appearance, a beautiful smile affects a person’s overall appearance. A Scottish proverb says: “A smile costs less than electricity and gives more light.” The fact is that when you smile, your face brightens and your features symmetrical, which makes your appearance more pleasant. A smile is contagious, too. When we smile at someone, we increase the chances that the person we are interacting with will smile as well, creating a positive impact on the environment.

#POWERFULSMILES

A smile is a way to express feelings such as joy, tenderness and confidence. but this is not all. A smile is much more powerful than we think and protects us inside and out. A beautiful smile is a healthy smile that has a direct impact on our overall health.

At Impress, we want to help you improve and maintain a healthy, consistent smile. That’s why we offer you All information and advice about braces and oral care This will help you improve your physical and emotional health.

At Impress, the leading chain of invisible orthodontic clinics in Europe, we are committed to improving the smile of our patients in a practical and professional manner. To do this, we offer invisible orthodontic treatments that are perfectly adapted to each patient, as can be seen on our Instagram account. @employee.

Because our smile is powerful.

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