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We, as a society, tend to look up to celebrities more than other countries do. Celebrities are our bread and butter and that’s why we all wish we could look like them. They always seem to have uncannily perfect smiles that brighten up the room. Or in our case, the screen. We always tend to assume that we, the ordinary hardworking folks of world, could never have a smile as brilliant and magnetic as those of our celebrity counterparts. But that’s where we go wrong. Because the truth is that most of those perfect smiles were not so perfect before receiving orthodontic care.

Tom Cruise. Cristiano Ronaldo. Emma Watson. Celine Dion. The list goes on. Just have a look at the before and after photos before you decide that your smile is hopeless. The truth is that anyone can have a perfect smile. All it takes is good habits with regards to oral and dental hygiene, and having the right Orthodontist Elmwood Park company taking care of you. Pediatric Dental Associates (PDA) in Ridgewood is the company that you’re looking for.

Aside from the standard brushing thoroughly at least twice a day, flossing, rinsing, being mindful of your diet, and seeing your orthodontist once a month, there are also a few tricks that celebrities use to make sure they always look their best in front of the cameras. We’ve compiled a few of those tricks here so that you can strike your best pose at the next social gathering.

Tip #1: Don’t Force The Smile

You know it. And they know it. Whenever you try to force a smile for a photo, it’s no secret that it looks and feels fake. Who knows what it is that really tips people off. But in any case, they always know. If you want to strut your best smile for photos, make it a genuine one. How? Well, try to think of something funny right before the person takes the picture. It doesn’t have to be the most hilarious thing you’ve ever seen. It just needs to be enough for you to show off how you really look when you’re happy. Because we promise you that you look a lot better when you mean it.

Tip #2: Keep Your Head Up

Your posture impacts the quality of your smile to a further degree than what many people realize. If you slouch when the person takes the picture, your smile looks less confident. It also can cause your body, and more specifically, your chin, to contort in awkward positions. This is how you find yourself with the notorious ‘double-chin’ that haunts all too many people. The truth is that most people’s chins do this when we turn our faces in certain angles. The key is to be aware of this fact so you can avoid doing so before flashing the photo.

Tip #3: Spend Some Time In Front Of The Mirror

Of course it may feel a bit weird at first. But you wouldn’t believe how many people. And in any case, what’s the harm? Spend a few minutes alone in the bathroom so you can figure out the subtleties of your face and your smile. Get familiar with how it feels when flaunting precisely the smile that you feel represents you best. It’s important to remember how it feels so that you can reproduce it away from the mirror.

We hope you found these tips useful. To learn more about our Orthodontist Elmwood Park services, give our office in Ridgewood a call at (201) 652-7020.