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Physical Attraction: Teeth a Definite Factor

In an independent 2006 survey asking 23 people about physical attraction and social interaction, most regarded the aesthetics of teeth as greatly significant. When asked to rate the following (body, hair, eyes and teeth) in order of significance when determining physical attractiveness in another person, eyes ranked as number one with teeth following closely behind as number two. 

When asked what they felt most self-conscious about when talking or looking at someone they felt attracted to, once again the most popular choice was body while teeth remained the second most popular choice.

When asked if they could improve one of the following (eyes, hair, body and teeth) teeth once again followed closely behind the top answer: body. When asked what would boost their self-confidence in their appearance when improved, more than half rated teeth as their second choice after body.

When asked to rate the following (breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, liposuction and teeth whitening) in order of popularity, the top answer was: teeth whitening.
According to the American Dental Association, teeth bleaching procedures have increased 300 percent in the last five years.

The independent survey also discovered that 70 percent of the participants would change the appearance of their teeth.

The Boom of Cosmetic Dentistry

Is cosmetic dentistry really that popular now? According to a recent American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry survey of 9,000 U.S. citizens, a third of all cosmetic dental practices claim that they have more than 2000 patients that spend about 400 dollars in each visit. Moreover— in the last five years— about 40 percent of practices report growth of over 15 percent in cosmetic dental procedures. When asked if they believe their cosmetic services will continue to increase, 79 percent of the cosmetic dentists asserted “yes.”

The survey also discovered that 95.9 percent of participants claimed that females tend to inquire more about cosmetic dentistry than males. The top three cosmetic dental services requested by patients were teeth bleaching, crown and bridge work and veneers.

When asked to identify the two main causes for the increase in cosmetic dentistry, 41.1 percent of surveyed cosmetic dentists claimed media coverage influenced the general public to enhance their appearance while 31 percent of the dentists assert that baby boomers desire a more youthful look. 

It’s no secret that looks do matter. And so do teeth. When you flash a smile, people make decisions based on your personality, confidence, social skills and of course, your physical appearance. It’s no wonder that every year, more and more people invest in cosmetic dental work from professional teeth whitening to porcelain veneers. With the increased demand in cosmetic dental procedures, the entire cosmetic dental world flourishes every day.

Friday, May 17, 2013