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Beauty By Numbers
Smiles
You would think that smiles are sunny, uncomplicated expressions of joy. But by ten months, most babies have already learned how to give fake ones to strangers and reserve the real deal for those they love. A look at the sometimes surprising statistics behind the simple act of turning a frown upside down. NSARAH VAN BOVEN
99.7: Percentage of adults who say an attractive smile is an important asset.
74: Percentage of people who say that an unattractive smile can hurt a personOs chance for career success.
63: Percentage of people who think they look best in photos when they smile showing teeth.
23: Percentage who think they look best smiling with their mouth closed.