It’s easy to go to the dentist every 6 months for the routine cleaning, pray that the one or two times you’ve flossed will be enough, and breathe a sigh of relief when the dental hygienist didn’t find a cavity.

While not finding a cavity is truly a blessing, are you letting your mouth reach it’s full potential? Have you also considered that your smile could open doors to opportunity and make you more money?

Studies have shown that workers who are deemed attractive (ie take care of themselves) have higher confidence and increased wages. This is because society is biased to be under the spell of the “halo effect”. The “halo effect” is when someone takes a positive trait — such as attractiveness — and uses that as a proxy for the person’s whole personality.