Dr. Laura, 

I've mentored cadets at an Alaskan military youth academy for a number of years. We conduct mock job interviews to acquaint them with real-world activities. Many are impressive, but one female cadet stood out. 

The Native Alaskan sat down, introduced herself, and we proceeded with the interview. She was pleasant looking, but had badly-deformed upper front teeth that obviously affected her demeanor. We chatted for a bit, and I later told her that the most beautiful curve on a woman's body was her smile. I said, "My wife and I have been married for over 50 years - she has a smile on her face, in her voice, and in her heart. And any man would die for that. You have a nice smile, but make sure it comes from your heart." And with that statement, she SMILED! Her eyebrows smiled, her cheeks smiled, and her face lit up like someone had turned a light on. Afterward, I realized I may have been the first, and perhaps only, person in her life who told her she had a beautiful smile. 

Chuck