{"id":1790,"date":"2022-02-07T12:03:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-07T17:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elmbrookfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=1790"},"modified":"2022-03-07T12:39:44","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T17:39:44","slug":"valentines-day-dating-and-dental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elmbrookfamilydental.com\/blog\/2022\/02\/07\/valentines-day-dating-and-dental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Dating and Dental Health: Is Your Smile Hurting Your Love Life?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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With Valentine\u2019s Day<\/a> right around the corner, you want to make a good impression, right? Whether you\u2019ve been with your significant other for a few weeks or several years, you want your smile to look and feel its best. But what can you do to ensure you\u2019re not left feeling embarrassed? Read on to find out what you can do to improve the health of your teeth and gums, so your dating life doesn\u2019t suffer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Link Between Dating and Dental Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to a Match.com survey of more than 5,000 people, healthy teeth were deemed the most important \u201cmust-have\u201d for 58% of men and 71% of women. A survey performed in the United Kingdom found that an estimated 45% of men and women believed bad breath or yellow\/crooked teeth were deal-breakers with a foul odor leading the way as the most obvious \u201cturn-off.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While, yes, your overall appearance does play a part in a successful dating life, how your teeth appear, and how your breath smells can be the definite \u201cyes\u201d or \u201cno\u201d to sealing a second date. The reasons might be obvious, but when you don\u2019t give enough attention to your oral health, it begins to show externally, causing others to believe you don\u2019t care enough about your appearance or overall well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, if you\u2019re reluctant to show off your smile because of your embarrassment, this, too, can lead to a bad first impression. Instead of appearing friendly and welcoming, you may look angry, sad, untrustworthy, or aggressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ways to Take Better Care of Your Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019ve been rejected because of your oral health, or you simply want to start making better choices to avoid any potential problems with your significant other, here are a few easy tips to follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n