Hi, Beth.
I appreciate your kind note! You might enjoy the thread on "Teeth Showing" here:
http://forum.portraitartist.com/show...teeth+showing. I usually go out of my way to avoid showing open-mouthed smiles. However, with posthumous work, you need to be flexible with what the client might have available, as well as to encourage your client to be flexible with YOU.
Again, thanks.