An American Express survey revealed that four million people expected to get engaged on Valentine’s Day last year. Another 14 million planned on getting engaged within the year. And that means plenty of wedding bells will be ringing in 2013. Is your smile ready for the big day?

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There isn’t one person who wouldn’t love to look younger, feel better, and have more self-confidence. As a result, New Year’s resolutions often include joining a gym or starting a diet. And as we all know, these goals often fall by the wayside after just a few weeks. There is one resolution that can truly reframe your life for a very long time – getting a new smile.

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If you’ve had too many first dates and not enough second dates, or if you’re having difficulty scoring those first dates at all, that rejection can really take its toll on your self-esteem. Alas, the truth is this: Your smile is one of the things that could be getting in the way of true love.

We all like to believe that we are loved for who we are, not how we look, but the ultimate reality is that your appearance does affect how someone perceives you. If those first dates are fizzling out as soon as they begin, think about what kind of first impression you’re making. You get cleaned up, dressed up, and fix your hair. But what about your smile? If you flash a broken-down grin, what kind of statement does it make about you? And if you don’t dare to smile, that speaks volumes as well.

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