How Important is a Whiter Smile?
A recent national study has found that teeth are the number one facial feature that people would change.
94% say your smile is what they first notice about you
87% say an attractive smile is important to their self esteem
75% say a nicer smile is important in landing their dream job
84% say an attractive smile is important for meeting Mr & Mrs Right
The study was conducted on a representative sample of 1000 United Kingdom adults (both men and women) between 18 and 50 years of age. The poll was the first national survey of its kind and explored the importance of smiles in relation to business and careers, dating and marriage, the social arena, and the overall value of smiles and self-esteem.
Smiles and the Social Arena
94% of those polled said they are likely to notice a person's smile when they meet them for the first time. People are less likely to notice someone's eyes, height or figure. More than one half (71%) believe people with a nice smile make friends more easily than people without. Over one third agree bad teeth overshadows the rest of a person's appearance. An overwhelming majority of adults (85%) consider a person's smile to be very important at initial meeting.
Smiles and Self Esteem
Almost two-thirds (64%) agree that people with a nice smile are more outgoing. 77% think that having discoloured teeth as an adult makes a person feel self conscious. 87% think one's smile is very important to their self esteem. When asked which facial characteristic they would change if they could, one in four adults (25%) would change their teeth/smile. Smaller proportions would change their skin (17%) or nose (13 %).
Smiles and the Opposite Sex
84% of adults perceive having an attractive smile as important for getting a date with Mr. or Ms. Right. Over one-third would not be likely to set up their best friend on a blind date with someone with bad teeth. One-third would not be likely to kiss someone with bad teeth. An overwhelming majority of adults (85%) consider a person's smile to be very or somewhat important at first meeting. Almost 9 out of 10 (86%) think people with good teeth are more attractive to the opposite sex.
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