Valentine’s Day is awfully close now; the time for romance is less than a week away! Still, don’t just prep for your date by finding a nice outfit. Try to review the link between relationships and dental health as well. If you do, your special time with your partner will go well. Your local Whiting dentist can even explain why. To that end, here’s a primer on why good oral health leads to dating success.
Healthy Smiles are Attractive
Along with many other traits, people tend to view good oral health as attractive. Having nice teeth and gums makes you appealing to would-be dates.
Much research proves this fact directly. One survey from DeltaDental finds that 80% of Gen Xers and Baby Boomers see a healthy smile as very desirable. Within the same survey, 74% of women respondents also noted good oral health as highly sexy.
Science can show the opposing truth as well. In a UK survey, 45% of respondents claim bad breath and yellow teeth are their biggest turn-offs. The same research concludes that 57% of respondents who left a partner did so due to dental issues.
Your Mouth Says a Lot About You
You may wonder why a healthy mouth seems to help with dating. Well, the answer seems to be a matter of biology.
As it turns out, teeth and gums are great clues to your general health. Looking at them can reveal whether someone drinks, smokes, has a good diet, and more. So, a date can check your mouth to see if you’re a decently healthy person. A gleaming smile will indicate you’re fit, while stained or decayed teeth will imply your body isn’t doing well.
How to Improve Your Smile for Great Dates
Even if your grin isn’t in great shape, you have time before Valentine’s Day. You can improve your smile before your date comes. Simply use the following tips:
- Brush & Floss Daily – If you don’t already, brush your teeth twice daily and floss between them once daily. These actions will make your grin look (and feel) better pretty quickly.
- Avoid Bad Oral Habits – Smoking will stain your teeth yellow over time. Similarly, chewing hard objects can lead to a chipped tooth.
- Get Regular Checkups – See your dentist every six months for dental checkups and cleanings. At each of these visits, the dental team will diagnose and treat oral issues before things worsen.
Relationships and dental health are positively linked. Given that fact, make your smile clean and bright for your Valentine’s Day date!
About the Practice
United Dental Centers is based in Whiting, IN. Led by its six amazing dentists, our practice takes pride in giving high-quality dental care to every patient. That means we offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services, as well as emergency oral treatments. Whether you need a standard checkup or shinier teeth, we’ll deliver the proper care for your smile. For more details or to book a visit, you can reach us on our website or by phone at (219)-659-4900.