MIAMI, CORAL GABLES, BRICKELL AND MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – We’ve all heard the saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”
In these tough economic times when a larger pool of candidates is going after a smaller pool of jobs, making a good first impression on a job interview is paramount.
An American Academy of Periodontology survey of 253 people found that half of them consider the smile the first facial feature that people notice, according to information posted on the organization’s website. Eighty percent of those who participated in the study indicated that they were unhappy with their smile.
“Your smile can be the most significant aspect of a first impression,” says Dr. Stephen Grussmark of the Centre for Invisible Orthodontics, a Miami Beach orthodontics practice. “In today’s economy where many people are trying to find employment, the first impression not only carries a sort of social importance, but it can actually have an economic impact on you, in terms of getting that job.”
According to Grussmark, a Miami Beach orthodontist. not only is a person’s pleasant and healthy smile important in terms of how others will perceive and interact with them, it’s also extremely important in determining how people perceive themselves and their own self image.
“Not having a healthy self image can have an adverse effect on your self confidence and how you present yourself to others,” says Grussmark, a Miami Beach Invisalign Elite Premier Provider. “That can play against you in a job interview.”
While it is true that a potential employer may be turned off by unattractive teeth, the opposite also is true- an attractive smile can improve your appearance and increase your confidence, thus providing an advantage over the other applicants.
Advancements in orthodontic technology- such as the introduction of Invisalign invisible braces- have made it possible for adults to improve their teeth without having to wear traditional metal braces, Grussmark says.
Invisalign also typically offers quicker treatment time and requires fewer orthodontic checkups, meaning it is less of an imposition on your time and your schedule. The clear, plastic aligners can be removed during those important occasions, such as the job interview.
Some people in search of employment may question the rationale of taking on an additional expenditure such as orthodontic treatment, however, Grussmark adds that many orthodontists have made a supreme effort in these difficult economic times to offer different types of payment plans, some of which offer interest-free financing, to make it possible for more patients to achieve a cosmetic improvement- as well as improved oral health.
“It’s important to note that even though we’re talking about making a lasting positive impression, the benefits of orthodontic treatment go beyond having an attractive smile,” he says.
Properly aligned teeth also promote good oral health by alleviating crowded areas where food can get caught and allow for plaque buildup to occur. Teeth that are in proper alignment also tend to be easier to brush and floss, which promotes healthy teeth and gums.
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