The Invisalign Smile Survey was conducted by phone by Harris Interactive on behalf of Align Technology Inc. Â The study was conducted on a representative sample of 1,000 American adults, both men and women, between 18 and 50 years of age. Â The poll 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.
Results:
How Important is it to Have an Attractive Smile?
Important for Ideal Date: 84%
Important for Succeeding at Work: 75%
Important for Getting the Job of Your Dreams: 74%
Important for Making New Friends: 71%
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.
71% believe people with a nice smile make friends more easily than people with crooked teeth.
Over one-third agree bad teeth overshadows the rest of a person’s appearance.
An overwhelming majority of adults (85%) consider a person’t smile to be very important at initial meeting.
SMILES & SELF-ESTEEM
64% agree that people with a nice smile are more outgoing.
77% think that wearing braces as an adult makes a person feel self-conscious.
Over one-third of adults would trade a trip abroad, a new wardrobe or other aesthetic surgery for straight teeth.
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, while 17% would change their skin and 13% would change their nose.
SMILES & THE OPPOSITE SEX
84% of adults perceive having an attractive smile as important for getting a date with Mr. or Mrs. Right.
Over on-third would not be likely to set up their best friend on a blind date with someone with crooked teeth.
One-third would not be likely to kiss someone with crooked teeth.
An overwhelming majority of adults (85%) consider a person’s smile to be very important at first meeting.
Almost 9 out of 10 (86%) think people with good teeth are more attractive to the opposite sex.
SMILES & THE WORKPLACE
74% perceive an attractive smile as important for getting the job of their dreams.
Over 1/3 agree that a person with bad teeth gets fewer job promotions.
Three out of four adults (75%) think an attractive smile is important for succeeding in the workplace.
SMILES & HYGIENE
45% agree that bad teeth are a sign of bad personal hygiene.
Only 19% would be likely to share a bite of their sandwich or ice cream cone with someone with crooked teeth.
Do you love your smile? Â If you don’t, call The Hills Dental Spa to set up your free consultation to find out what options you have to improve your smile – 512.347.0044 or email to: Smile@TheHillsDentalSpa.com
