Nearly 7 in 10 Americans believe having an unhealthy mouth threatens one’s chances of getting hired. There are also more than 7 in 10 Americans believe having an unhealthy mouth can negatively impact one’s confidence in giving a speech, 6 in 10 believe it can affect a person’s willingness to speak in a meeting, 60% believe that it has a negative impact of the likelihood of being promoted, and 61% believe that it can hinder one’s ability of leading a meeting.
It’s not surprising in the least since we live in a day and age where we’re constantly judged based on appearances, whether it’s physical or materialistic – the clothes we wear, the car we drive, the house we live in, our build, hair, or teeth, in this case. The list is endless! It’s true that we never know what a person has been through or is currently going through, especially when it comes to physical appearance. That’s why I have never agreed with this unjust way of thinking.
This doesn’t change the way others think, considering our physical appearances can impact our success in relationships and careers. It’s not a secret that employers rate potential employees based on their physical appearances, such as unconventional hairstyles and hair colors, body piercings, and tattoos. Another thing that can hinder you from landing a job are bad teeth. It’s true that a number of reasons can lead to poor oral health, including disease, dental injury, genetics, certain medications, and lack of dental insurance and finances, to name a few. None of this matters to potential employers, because employees are essentially the face of the company to the public.
That’s one of the reasons why we should be adamant about adhering to healthy habits (e.g. flossing and brushing) early on, and on a regular basis to help avoid some of the the things that can lead to poor oral health.
My family and I are also vigilant about maintaining good hygiene. Listerine has always been my go-to brand when it comes to mouthwash since it works like no other brand out there. It gives my mouth a clean, vigorous feeling, while keeping my breath fresh for the remainder of the day.
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Oral health is very important. I love Listerine and my family has been using this for years. This is a nice infographic.
For me, a smile is the first person I notice about someone. I have walked away from people with super bad breath or really gross teeth before.
Your mouth has to be in order. It’s the first thing people notice about you.
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WE have had a few years of bad stuff happen with our mouths. I still need more work done, but it is getting better! I am VERY self conscience about it.
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Bad teeth run in my family but I take all of the precautions I can to make sure my daughter has a healthy mouth.
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Such a great information more for me as a parent, I always want the best for my kids. I need to try that Listerine mouthwash 😀
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I use Listerine in our house. My boys hate using it, but I always tell them that it helps to wash away all the germs 🙂
Yes, indeed, oral health is very important. When you work with people everyday and potentially meet clients, everyone will notice if your breath is bad. But even at home it is important too. Poor oral hygiene affects other areas of your body as well, and has been known to cause heart disease too.
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I can see how oral health would have a big effect on self-confidence. That confident speech and smile can make a world of difference in the workplace.
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That info graph is amazing. So many things I never thought about.
WOW!Very insightful. I hate to think that someone is missing out on meaningful and intimate relationship due to an unhealthy mouth. Sooo much can be done to have a healthy mouth!
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Oral Health is very important and may cause a bigger health problem if we ignore the symptoms. I always bring Listerine!
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I finished Invisalign treatment recently and I have been soooo much better about oral care since then. I mean, I thought I was good about it before but now I’m on top of my oral care game!!
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