Bad teeth: The number one turn-off for single people
Ahead of any other physical feature or bad habit, research from Plusnet found that bad teeth was the number one turn-off for online daters – a major setback when potential partners only have profile pictures to judge each other on. Another social experiment on dating app Plenty of Fish found that of two almost identical accounts – one featuring a photo with a perfect smile and the other with discoloured and missing teeth – the profile with the perfect smile received 60 percent more messages over the course of a week. A healthy, attractive smile radiates confidence and well-being – both highly desirable attributes in a long-term partner.
Single? Assess your smile
Look in the mirror or find a recent photograph of yourself. Are you smiling broadly or keeping your mouth closed to hide your teeth? A smile makes a lasting first impression and nearly a quarter of people (24%) say that a person’s teeth is the facial aspect that they remember most after meeting someone. If you’re uncomfortable with the way your teeth look, this lack of confidence will negatively impact your interactions with others, which can limit not only your dating life but also your employment prospects and overall happiness.
How can Park Dental Care help?
Whatever is bothering you about your teeth, the expert team at Park Dental Care can help you fix it. We spend more than half of our time helping our clients with cosmetic dentistry and we offer a free initial consultation to discuss possible treatment options. Some of the common issues we help treat include:
• Discoloured/stained teeth
• Missing teeth
• Fractured/broken teeth
• Crooked/overlapping teeth
• Gaps between teeth
New smile, new you
Chipped, missing, crooked, or discoloured teeth can contribute to feelings of low self-esteem and poor social skills, and it’s not just psychological – when we smile, we release happiness chemicals in the brain that have feel-good properties and lower stress levels. Fixing the dental issues that are preventing you from smiling can have a very real impact on your physical and mental well-being. Show yourself some love by booking yourself in for a consultation with one of our experienced dental team.
At Park Dental Care, we are happy to advise patients on the best treatment plan for their needs. If you are interested in learning more about the various cosmetic treatment options we provide, please contact us to schedule a free consultation. We look forward to your visit.
