Simple and straightforward, this incremental exercise in smiling practice improves the facial muscles that control your smile, which will give you greater control over your happy expressions. Start by sitting or standing in front of a mirror, whichever is more comfortable, with your face and lips in a relaxed state.
1. The smile exercise
Simple and straightforward, this incremental exercise in smiling practice improves the facial muscles that control your smile, which will give you greater control over your happy expressions. Start by sitting or standing in front of a mirror, whichever is more comfortable, with your face and lips in a relaxed state.
Here's how to do it:
1.Stretch the corners of your mouth laterally (to the sides) while keeping your lips together; hold for 10 seconds.
2.Expand the lateral stretch and part your lips to expose the edge of your teeth; hold for 10 seconds.
3.Stretch further laterally and expose about half of your teeth; hold for ten seconds.
4.Smile as wide and hard as you can, with all your teeth showing; hold for ten seconds.
5.Repeat steps 3, 2, and 1 to reverse the smile gradually.
For additional exercise, you can go through all of the above steps, using your index fingers to stretch the corners of your mouth and create the different smiles.
2. Be demure
Shyness isn't a bad thing. It gives you a mysterious edge. If you're shy but approachable, people will keep asking you questions and will want to get to know you more. Shy, but sweet and bubbly people are absolutely adorable. Remember that you can maintain a positive vibe and be friendly while being demure at the same time.
Here's how to do it:
1.Talk softly. You should still be able to firmly state your thoughts, but your voice shouldn't be heard from two rooms away. If you talk softly, people will lean in to hear what you have to say, and that will make you even cuter.
2.Act very innocent. Don't be overly vulgar or engage in conversation about inappropriate topics. Cute people are shocked by some of the more unseemly aspects of life.
3.Don't dominate a conversation. You can still be smart and state your opinion, but cute people let other people talk too.
4.Learn to blush. If you blush because you're a bit embarrassed or shocked by a particular topic, you will look very cute.
3. Check your teeth and gums
Getting your smile camera-ready sometimes calls for a little behind-the-scenes prep work.
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.
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.
"You can have beautiful teeth, but if your gums aren't healthy, that detracts from your smile,"McClain says.
4. Practice your smile in front of the mirror
Practice your smile in front of the mirror for a few minutes each day, paying attention to how much of your teeth you show, says New York City cosmetic dentist Lana Rozenberg. When you find the most complimentary look, keep practicing until you can do it without thinking.
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