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How to smile without looking like a creep, according to scientists

Researchers have tried to isolate the traits of a winning grin.

by Sarah Fecht Jun 28, 2017 2 minutes
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Not all smiles are created equal.

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How much teeth should you show when you smile? How wide should your grin be, and what if it’s crooked? Using a variety of computer-animated faces, researchers from the University of Minnesota have done their best to isolate the traits of a winning smile.

At first glance, this may seem like a laughing matter. But for people with paralysis or other medical conditions, being physically unable to smile can cause communication problems, anxiety

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