Love is tricky. If you’re unlucky in love, you’ll likely get no shortage of advice about what you should be doing better, how you should just put yourself out there, and how all you really need is confidence. While this isn’t necessarily bad advice, it could do to inject a little bit of scientific data into this discussion if you want something you can really trust.

As it turns out, the data shows that one of the best things you can do to become more appealing is to improve your smile. Here’s what surveys say, and how you can get teeth that are sure to impress on your next date.

As the new year begins, many people are focused on setting goals and resolutions for self-improvement. While priorities like fitness and career advancement are important for quality of life, don’t overlook your dental health! To help reach your smile goals faster, you should act now to schedule your first dental checkup of the year.

But why does it matter when you schedule your dental checkup? Continue reading to learn all the advantages of early-year dental work.