2010 December
Considering how much time most women (and some men) spend making their hair look “Perfect”, you’d think that hair would be the first thing people would notice when they meet someone. However, according to a survey done for Phillips Sonicare of 1,008 American adults, the time would be better spent on enhancing their smile. The survey found that 47% of people notice a person’s smile first when they meet someone. The eyes are noticed first 31% of the time, smell 11%, clothes 7%, and hair 4%. I’m a bit biased since I’m a dentist, but it seems that people would get a lot more “Bang for the Buck” if they spent more time and expendable income on improving their smiles rather than on new clothes and their hair. Guess what, the beautiful smile lasts a lot longer than the new clothes or hairstyle too!
Add this to the list of positives reasons to make fish oil an important part of your diet. Recent research at Harvard University questioned 9,200 patients about their consumption of foods containing omega-3 fatty acids. They were then given dental exams. Those patients who consumed above average amounts of food containing omega-3’s were up to 30% less likely to have gum (periodontal) disease.
Salmon and other fatty fish contain omega-3’s. Study author Dr. Kenneth Mukakal recommends eating salmon or other fatty fish twice a week.
