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With selfies and instant photo sharing, a camera-ready smile is great to have. You don’t need to be a celebrity to know how to flash a glowing grin, though. Follow these steps to get pictures you’ll be happy to send to your friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No. 1: Be natural.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it’s picture time, smile gently. That way, your face looks relaxed. Your mouth<\/a> opens slightly, and your lower lip matches the curve of your upper teeth<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s the opposite of the quick smile that flashes across your face when you see an old friend. That makes your eyes<\/a> squint and your neck muscles tense, which can make for an awkward-looking photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No. 2: Stand up straight.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does your smile sometimes make you look like you have a double chin? Then watch your posture. “If you slouch or your head is too bent forward, you won’t like how your smile looks,” says Pamela McClain, DDS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her suggestion: Turn your head slightly and drop your chin so your face is not completely square with the camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No. 3: Make lipstick your friend, ladies.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose one that works with your skin<\/a> tone. “The right shade of lipstick can make teeth<\/a> look whiter,” says Lily T. Garcia, DDS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shades like cherry red, wine, berry, plum, or rosy pink are your best bets. Blue-based or pink-based undertones will help hide yellow stains in your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The wrong color, especially one that’s too dark or too red, can make your smile less appealing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No. 4: Check your teeth and gums.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting your smile camera-ready sometimes calls for a little behind-the-scenes prep work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your choppers have yellowed with age, try a whitening product or visit your dentist. Correcting cracked, broken, or missing teeth will likely mean some time with a dental professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t forget about taking care of your gums. Though you may think of them as supporting actors, they play a crucial role in a nice smile. So keep them in good shape. Brush, floss, and rinse with an antibacterial mouthwash every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“You can have beautiful teeth, but if your gums aren’t healthy, that detracts from your smile,” McClain says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No. 5: Practice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your perfect smile might not happen overnight. If you have a big photo event like a wedding or a graduation coming up, try out your grin in front of a mirror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can see how it looks and feels when you hold your shoulders back proudly and strike a natural, unforced smile. You can also play around with turning your head and finding your best angle.WH Family Dental Feature<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

SOURCES:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lily T. Garcia, DDS, past president, American College of Prosthodontists; professor and division head of the Advanced Education and External Affairs in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patel, R.R. Community dentistry and oral epidemiology<\/em>, February 2007.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pamela McClain, DDS, past president, American Academy of Periodontology, private practice in Aurora, Colorado. 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LaFrance, M. Lip Service: Smiles in Life, Death, Trust, Lies, Work, Memory, Sex, and Politics<\/em>. WW Norton & Co Inc; 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ekman, P. Emotions revealed: Recognizing faces and feelings to improve communication and emotional life<\/em>, Owl Books, 2007.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ekman, P. Psychological Science<\/em>, September 1993.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With selfies and instant photo sharing, a camera-ready smile is great to have. You don’t need to be a celebrity to know how to flash a glowing grin, though. Follow these steps to get pictures you’ll be happy to send to your friends. No. 1: Be natural. When it’s picture time, smile gently. That way, your face looks relaxed. Your mouth opens … <\/p>\n

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