Brace Yourself

Braces have the ability to make crooked teeth straight, which can affect the self-esteem of the individual receiving them. Orthodontist Dr. W. Charles Buchsleb, II, wants people to “smile with style.”

Take just a few seconds to think of all the emotions a smile can convey-love, joy, confidence, concern, uncertainty, affection, evil-just to name a few in this wide spectrum of feelings.

The good thing about a smile on the outside is that it eventually affects how one feels internally. It’s a natural law that if you act like you are happy, your emotions eventually follow.

If you don’t believe me, try it on your worse day, and see what happens. Proverbs 15:13 (MSG) says, “A cheerful heart brings a smile to your face; a sad heart makes it hard to get through the day.”

So the next time you smile at someone whether it is at work, home, or in-between, think about what you are conveying and how it makes you feel (deep down inside) to convey that message to those around you.

The positive non-verbal note your face can be giving out could be a life-changer for someone. (It might even be the difference between life and death.) With practice, “smile with style” can become more than just a clever saying by advertising firm for an orthodontist. It can (and should) become a way of life.