White teeth matter

While different people from various cultures have their preferences about what they like in other people, we are also alike in many ways. For instance, Japanese people pay a lot more attention to eyes than Americans do to make an impression. Generally speaking, however, we do look at people's faces and make judgments based on their eyes, nose, lips, smile, and how their overall face looks together as an entity.

I don't have the best set of teeth in the world but I keep them nice and clean and that makes up for the way my teeth look. And I have to confess that when I look at someone with a perfect set of sparkling white teeth, I find that attractive, but what can put me off completely is yellowed out teeth and a a bad breath. Crest Whitestrips recently commissioned a study and found out that I am not alone in feeling this way. Almost everyone else feels that white teeth have a huge role to play in perceiving others, especially when kissing. Maybe a cosmetic dentist does mean something.

Celebrities with the best smiles

Celebrity dentist Dr. Catrise Austin and the AACD announce that the winners for best celebrity smiles are:

Halle Berry is the female celebrity with the best smile.

When asked which celebrity smile is requested most often by their patients, AACD members said that a pretty woman gets the nod: Julia Roberts.

A smile that makes us swoon ...ollywood hunk Matthew McConaughey was tops for best male celebrity smile.

Queen of the teen scene ...America's teen sweetheart Hilary Duff has the best smile of teen celebrities.

Maria Sharapova has the best female athlete smile.

Smile above par ...Tiger Woods is the male athlete with the best smile.

Here is more information on picking a cosmetic dentist, on Invisalign, and teeth whitening. One Hollywood celebrity reportedly spent as much as $43,000 on teeth whitening.