When meeting someone for the first time, our unconscious minds make judgments about them based on a variety of factors- clothing, posture, attitude, or speech.
Did you ever consider what your teeth may say about you? The size, shape and condition of our teeth reveal more about us than you may have thought.
Central incisors- the two large top front teeth- are indicative of age.
Our adult incisors grow in rectangular, with rounded edges that tend to wear away as we age.
An older person's incisors are likely to be shorter, with flattened edges.
In extreme old age, these teeth can lose up to 5mm in length.
Lateral incisors- the pair of teeth just to the outside of the central incisors- tend to change between genders.
A female's lateral incisors usually have more rounded ends and are shorter than a male's lateral incisors.
Perfectly aligned teeth can indicate perfectionism in a person, or a very rigid, unyielding personality.
On the other hand, teeth that are slightly off-kilter may belong to someone more artistic or whimsical in their approach to life.
Canine teeth, or eye teeth, can give clues to a person's personality.
Longer, sharper teeth are likely to belong to a person with a more aggressive personality, while canines with flatter points or smaller proportions probably reside in the mouth of someone more passive.
Tooth-grinding, or bruxism, is a condition where a person clenches or grinds their teeth together, usually without realizing it.
People often grind their teeth while sleeping, and regular grinding can result in headaches, broken teeth, and jaw disorders.
Seventy percent of people with bruxism report experiencing high anxiety levels, and often tooth grinders are aggressive people who are always on edge or in a rush.
A dentist can recommend treatments to help you stop grinding your teeth.
Stained teeth often result from years of exposure to coffee, tea, soda, smoking and/or candy.
Surveys indicate that people with stained teeth are perceived to be, on average, around five years older than they really are.
Similar research finds that stain-free teeth improve a person's looks by about twenty percent.
Additionally, people with stained teeth are viewed as less employable.
To minimize staining, drink dark beverages through a straw only, and brush your teeth about 30 minutes after a coffee or sugary snack.
While some of the items on this list- the shape of your incisors, for example- are natural developments and have little to no effect on your overall health, other points can have an impact on your wellbeing.
If you're worried about any of these aesthetic or structural issues with your teeth, your dentist can advise you about your options for treatment as well as habits you can maintain at home to help you achieve your ideal smile.
Did you ever consider what your teeth may say about you? The size, shape and condition of our teeth reveal more about us than you may have thought.
Central incisors- the two large top front teeth- are indicative of age.
Our adult incisors grow in rectangular, with rounded edges that tend to wear away as we age.
An older person's incisors are likely to be shorter, with flattened edges.
In extreme old age, these teeth can lose up to 5mm in length.
Lateral incisors- the pair of teeth just to the outside of the central incisors- tend to change between genders.
A female's lateral incisors usually have more rounded ends and are shorter than a male's lateral incisors.
Perfectly aligned teeth can indicate perfectionism in a person, or a very rigid, unyielding personality.
On the other hand, teeth that are slightly off-kilter may belong to someone more artistic or whimsical in their approach to life.
Canine teeth, or eye teeth, can give clues to a person's personality.
Longer, sharper teeth are likely to belong to a person with a more aggressive personality, while canines with flatter points or smaller proportions probably reside in the mouth of someone more passive.
Tooth-grinding, or bruxism, is a condition where a person clenches or grinds their teeth together, usually without realizing it.
People often grind their teeth while sleeping, and regular grinding can result in headaches, broken teeth, and jaw disorders.
Seventy percent of people with bruxism report experiencing high anxiety levels, and often tooth grinders are aggressive people who are always on edge or in a rush.
A dentist can recommend treatments to help you stop grinding your teeth.
Stained teeth often result from years of exposure to coffee, tea, soda, smoking and/or candy.
Surveys indicate that people with stained teeth are perceived to be, on average, around five years older than they really are.
Similar research finds that stain-free teeth improve a person's looks by about twenty percent.
Additionally, people with stained teeth are viewed as less employable.
To minimize staining, drink dark beverages through a straw only, and brush your teeth about 30 minutes after a coffee or sugary snack.
While some of the items on this list- the shape of your incisors, for example- are natural developments and have little to no effect on your overall health, other points can have an impact on your wellbeing.
If you're worried about any of these aesthetic or structural issues with your teeth, your dentist can advise you about your options for treatment as well as habits you can maintain at home to help you achieve your ideal smile.
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