Exponential Growth Strategist, Dr Marc Dussault published an interesting blog post recently called “You Can’t Afford To Be Ugly“. It provocatively makes the point that we are judged by the way we look.

Let’s face it first impressions DO COUNT.

A lot.

You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression

First impressions are based primarily on looks. According to an Australian survey, 3 out of 4 people believe that the way you look defines your character.

You can dress however you want when you are home, or with friends, but in the business world, a professional look is key to success.

In an increasing casual world, a professional look signals dedication and expertise.

What elements make up a classical professional look?

For men, it’s dark-colored, tailored suits. To add extra sophistication, men can add a crisp white shirt, a conservative tie, and polished shoes.

Businesswomen should wear a skirt or pantsuit, with a modest blouse. Heels should be an appropriate height. This is for aesthetic and safety reasons.

Both sexes should avoid loud jewelry and strong cologne/perfume. Also, visible tattoos and body piercing are NEVER professional. (unless you work in music or the circus)

But, dressing for success means nothing if you look unhealthy.

Weight is a physical attribute that people will notice when scanning you during that ever-important first impression. “The interview.”

People may not notice how physically fit you are, but they will notice if you are over or under weight. Especially if you are obese.

If you are overweight, people may assume that you have little self-discipline and self-respect They may be reluctant to hire or do business with you.

Being underweight isn’t much better. No one is going to want to work with you if you look sick, anemic or anorexic.

Most weight issues can be fixed with dedication to proper diet and exercise.

When it comes to your dental aesthetics, it’s vitally important you put your best smile forward.

At Bay Dental + Orthodontics, we have several options to offer.

First, we have Invisalign™, the clear alternative to braces. We also have Snap-On Smile™ and other cosmetic dental solutions for you to choose from.

If you missed the Snap On Smile Sydney episode on Today Tonight that showed how to get perfect teeth, here it is below. We’ve blogged about Snap On Smile previously, but this television segment explains everything you need to know to get that Hollywood Smile you’ve always wanted.

Snap On Smile Sydney On Today Tonight – Get Your Hollywood Smile!

SNAP ON SMILE – SYDNEY ON TODAY TONIGHT – TRANSCRIPT

And of course the best accessory to a dazzling outfit is a flashy smile to suit.  And these days a quality smile has never been easier to get.

David Richardson reports on the new treatments that allow you to get those pearly whites at home.

No drilling, no pain and you can have the smile that you’ve always dreamed of; quick, easy and no pain.

It sounds too good to be true; a painless dental visit.  But now you can get a celebrity smile thanks to a revolutionary new treatment that is changing lives.

Normally people don’t actually have the teeth that they want, and they’re very embarrassed with their smile.  So they train themselves not to smile with their teeth.  It’s very common and it’s something we’d like to change.

Before I didn’t even show my teeth, I didn’t really smile like this in photos.  But now I can show my teeth and it’s made a huge difference in my life.

Lisa is one of the first in the country to undergo this 21^st century dental innovation.  It’s called on Snap-On smile.

It’s a 2 appointment process.  We take a mold at the first appointment, we send that away; a month later you come back and you get your Snap-On smile.  It’s really as easy as that.

Using the Snap-On smile to fix any number of problems from missing teeth to covering unsightly gaps, or worse.

We had this lady who through many years of neglect had a lot of fillings, a lot of dental work, she was unhappy with her smile…

Not surprising really; that’s not good.

Yeah, discoloured teeth, missing teeth; and with a Snap-On smile for the top and bottom jaw we gave her a very beautiful smile in 2 appointments.

Wow!

The Snap-On smile is made from a tough new resin devised in the United States.  It doesn’t fade or discolour, and the teeth are shatterproof.  In 3 weeks Lisa had a new Hollywood smile.

What do you think?

Oh, that’s wonderful.

What we’ve done is we’ve extended the teeth by about 3 mm and brought out the lip a little bit more.  It sounds like a lot, but it looks obviously really, really nice.

A Snap-On smile will start at $2200.  This is a fraction of the cost of getting porcelain veneers, or porcelain crowns.

What effect have you seen this treatment have on some of your patients?

Not only do we change their teeth, but we also change their self-esteem; they become a lot more confident and happier.

Even people with pretty good teeth, like Helen, are keen for a new look.

So what don’t you like about that?  It doesn’t seem a lot wrong with it.

Yeah, there just showing too much gum when I smile; so I’m not exactly happy with that.

And in 3 weeks Helen will have a new set of Snap-On teeth.

The Snap-On smile is going to be revolutionary because it’s removable, it’s quick to put on and it’s very comfortable for the patients to wear.

Is it true you can actually have your Snap-On teeth shaped to match your favorite Hollywood actor or actress?

You can decide what kind of smile you like, whether they’re the Julia Robert’s type wide smile, and you can choose the shape and the size of the teeth, plus the colour as well.   So you know the possibilities are really almost limitless.

If Zoom revolutionized tooth whitening in the dental surgery, now the same effects can be had at home; a whitening kit like no other.

In the past the home kits that were available the patient would have to wear like a bleaching tray for about 10 to 14 nights for about 2 to 4 hours a night, and sometimes overnight.

You can make a special mouth guard for the at-home kit in less than 30 minutes.  The rest is done in the comfort of your home.

Two applications a day of 15 minutes each for 7 days.  It’s a lot stronger than the other home kits that were available so it currently is [unwear]; it currently is on the market at 38% carbamide peroxide.

How many shades lighter can you get?

You can get up to about 14 shades depending on their original colour of their teeth.

These 2 latest cosmetic innovations are now within reach of more and more everyday Australians.  And with a new Zoom 4 whitening system on the way to our shores later this year it’s set to cut treatment time down to less than a lunch break.  Whatever the system the patients couldn’t be happier.

It’s sort of like when you just wear a watch, you’re not really used to it, but afterwards like now I don’t really think about it, it’s so sort of comfortable and natural, and yeah I wouldn’t leave home without it.

Wouldn’t you like to have that perfect Hollywood Smile for a fraction of the cost?

Now you can with Snap-On Smile^®.As seen on the Today Tonight television show, this is the latest cosmetic solution from the United States. In two appointments you can have a life-changing smile. At Bay Dental and Orthodontics we strive to bring you the latest innovative treatments like this. As you can see below, the Snap-On Smile^® inserts are easy and painless to use.

Patients around the world report being happy with this easy cosmetic dental procedure that transforms their smile ‘instantly’. In most cases, all that is needed is an accurate impression followed by an appointment  3-4 weeks later when you’re ready to SMILE, SMILE, SMILE!

Snap-On Smile® has been the proven choice for patients seeking a non-invasive and affordable cosmetic treatment option.

In addition to Snap-On Smile®, Bay Dental and Orthodontics offers several other options to improve your smile including: bleaching, lumineers and crowns.