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February 07, 2007
In the News: Smiles & Mental Well-Being
Yesterday's Detroit News highlighted a British article about whether or not orthodontic work to improve a person's smile and appearance pays off in the long run in physological well-being. The 20 year study came to the conclusion that it does not.
Detroit News: Future happiness may not be tied to having straight teeth / Melissa Healy: http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070206/LIFESTYLE/702060319/1005
The 33 page original article is in the current issue of the British Journal of Health Psychology.
Kenealy PM, Kingdon A, Richmond S, Shaw WC.
The Cardiff dental study: A 20-year critical evaluation of the psychological health gain from orthodontic treatment.
British Journal of Health Psychology February 2007 12(1):17-49
http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bpsoc/bjhp/2007/00000012/00000001/art00002
Posted by pfa at February 7, 2007 02:38 PM