We’ve all become accustomed to seeing actors and actresses acting their hearts on television; with their noticeably dazzling white teeth, nothing would be more entertaining to watch. Apart from their gorgeous and handsome faces, actors also get added glimmer points if they sport white, healthy, natural teeth.

We’ve asked a couple of people on what they think is more repulsive: crooked teeth or yellow teeth. Unsurprisingly, most of them answered back with “yellow teeth”. This may root from the fact that people are sometimes born with an imperfect set of teeth – at least that can be an excuse. But having yellow teeth always turns out to be YOUR fault. It’s plain psychology that your peers will feel sympathy for you if you’ve been born with crooked teeth. But as we’ve mentioned, having yellow teeth is a different case: People have this mental reflex of thinking you’re not taking care of your teeth very well when your teeth are as yellow as corn cobs. An even more distracting sight are people who have the darkened gums and yellow teeth combo; not to mention bad breath to make it a triple threat – no humor intended.

According to a recent survey conducted by PRNewsWire on 2,500 respondents in the United Kingdom, approximately 60% of them are unhappy with their teeth. In correlation, they said they would be happier if they had whiter and straighter teeth. In the general sense, this tells us that people indeed are conscious with their dental health, and would likely spend on products or apparatus that would straight/whiten their teeth.

Another interesting figure is that 84% of the respondents said a smile creates the best first impression. See? People really are attracted to smiles. Guess the laid back people could give it a rest. A negative stereotype about the British is they have crooked teeth because of their eating habits. Though most celebrities hailing from Europe are known for their horrendous teeth, they still don’t account for the fact that Britons take good care of their teeth. Crooked teeth are a result of genetic predisposition. And it’s unlikely a person’s fault that he/she has crooked permanent teeth. But as consolation, don’t forget: The Brits have the sexiest accent in the world.

As for job interviews, one of the most asked questions would be: “Does the HR Manager really take into account the color and positioning of my teeth?” Well, to answer that, first take into consideration the position you’re applying for. If it’s a front desk position, the HR Manager would gladly give your “face value” a thorough inspection, since you’re applying for a job that needs to attract clients, not to scare them off. The Hotel & Restaurant industry has some of the meticulous HR managers. To justify these managers’ decision of adding teeth as an important criterion in shortlisting applicants, they often retort with a phrase similar to: “White and straight teeth, paired with a beautiful face, shows that an applicant pays attention to detail.” Yes, my friends – detail. But don’t be deceived – it doesn’t end there. The REAL reason why almost every HR personnel, regardless of industry, hire based on the color of both the teeth and gums is to verify that the applicant is of perfect health and is not suffering from any life-threatening condition that hasn’t been disclosed on medical affidavit. Heck, you can even get promoted quicker if you dazzle the top management with your professional smile – commensurate with your performance, of course.

And, as a bonus, ladies, do remember that even lipstick smudges on your teeth will deduct points even if you’re applying for a back-office position. Teeth will either make or break your future in corporate life.

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