Can Your Smile Affect Your Chances of Getting Hired?

A confident smile can do more than brighten a room—it might even help you land your next job. Research published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics explored how the appearance of a person’s smile influences hiring decisions.

In the study, participants viewed photos of individuals whose smiles had been digitally altered to show either straight, attractive teeth or misaligned ones. Hiring representatives were then asked to rate each person on qualities like honesty, intelligence, and professionalism.

What Did They Find?

Those with straighter, more attractive smiles were consistently rated as appearing more intelligent, trustworthy, and employable. The findings suggest that a confident, healthy-looking smile can make a meaningful difference in first impressions—especially in professional settings.

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