Smile

the state of joy. The effect of smile on society is undeniable. As we know, attractive smile is a result of consistency between various parts of teeth, intra and extra oral soft tissues. So a golden smile can be achieved by applying beauty standards during treatment. The standards originate from many different sources, such as the principles of beauty in art, the measured values of a certain race, studying a group of people who are generally considered pretty. Yet, none of the values and standards of scientific articles cited in the references has been proven for clinical use. In order to investigate the beauty of smile, there are some criteria in orthodontic treatment which…

A smile expresses a feeling of joy, success, sensuality, affection and courtesy, and reveals self-confidence and kindness. The harmony of the smile is determined not only by the shape, position and the colour of the teeth but also by the gingival tissues1. Gummy smile is seen due to improper relation between gingival tissue and tooth, with gingival tissue in excess and tooth portion in a small amount. Excessive gingival display (EGD) commonly described as “gummy smile” is a frequent cause of…

Deliberate Duchenne Smile: Individual Differences in Expressive Control reports on one’s capacity to willfully generate Duchenne smiles and distinct differences in this ability, based on gender. The methodology carried out by Gunnery et al. evaluated participants involved in a role- play task, “designed to measure quasi-naturalistic usage of the deliberate Duchenne smile, and an imitation task, designed to measure muscular capability” (Gunnery et al, 2012). In the role-play tasks, partakers were…

A smile, an abstract art, is utilized by many, but also not understood by many. The corner of our eyes crinkling, the corners of our mouth curling upward, resulting in a broad, bright smile. In America’s society of men and women, we have smiled at one another to show appreciation, to express happiness, or to display a wry countenance. Whether our smile is meant to be genuine or disingenuous, we choose to smile for a multitude of reasons. To which this idea establishes that everyone’s purpose of…

Set in the circa of the 1950's, the movie, "Mona Lisa Smile" is an inspirational film that explores life through feminism, marriage, and education lead by a modernist teacher at the end of a traditional era (Mona Lisa Feminist/ Conflict Theory). The film is very true to the period it was set in; taking great lengths to ensure authentic depiction of the era. Katherine Watson, played by Julia Roberts, is the main character of the film. The film takes place at Wellesley College, a very prestigious…

his garrison cap. I notice the outdated floral wallpaper that embraces the wall, the flowers and the wall, seemingly inseparable companions. I sit on the antiquated couch, with the original plastic covering. I despise this couch in the summer, the plastic adhering to my legs. I ridicule the couch in the winter, it’s coverings become ice. I feel the other cushion depress hear the wooden legs creak under weight. It’s my grandmother. We sit in silence, a hollow static that does not belong in this…

him. It meant I could no longer go to his house every weekend to spend time with him. It meant that he could no longer tell all of his life stories. I just kept reminiscing about all the memories we had together, about to cry, I put my hands on my face and I started to see phosphenes. They were so colorful and lively, but when I took my hands away they disappeared. That is when it hit me, Is that what life is? I realized that life was like phosphenes. Life is like those temporary beautiful…

shrieked “And you live with twelve more?!” She laughed again “They’re not that bad.” She says “But for you it might be terrible. I mean you are an only child.” She chuckles. That’s the very moment I realized this next year would probably be hell for me. I’m glad that I could have a pleasant conversation with Emily, a female I could take refuge with. Our conversations weren’t hard, I felt like I’ve known her for my entire life. My mother had told me I’d meet the Kingston’s when I was really…

I slowly make my way around the corner, as if I’m trying to calm a beast that has awoken. She smiles a crooked, devious grin, hiding her hands behind her back. “I have a surprise for you, darling, sweet daughter.” She spits out the word daughter as if it were poison, making me flinch back, now fearing what is to come. She pulls out a small, black hand gun, pointing it directly at my chest. I freeze, now becoming scared for my life, I begin to back up, hitting the wall that was behind me. “I have…

“Merry Christmas!” You cheered as you entered the science lab where Zack and Hodgins were working. “Merry Christmas, y/n,” Hodgins said warmly. Zack didn’t say anything in response, instead examine the amount of liquid in a beaker. You honestly had no idea what he was doing, and had absolutely no desire to be told. When he didn’t look up after Hodgins greeted you, you rolled your eyes in good nature before wrapping yourself around him and kissing his cheek. “You know,” you said in a…