Color of teeth has an effect on sexual life
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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British researchers from the University of Leeds found out why people should have white teeth. This is a sign of good health and an additional indicator of attractiveness.
Dads with moms were absolutely right when they forced us to brush our teeth and achieve a snow-white smile. Perhaps they did not have a scientific explanation for their advice, but today it is received by researchers. Experts have proved what has been known for many years - people with white teeth smile look more attractive.
From a scientific point of view, a person's white teeth are the same as a peacock's tail. This is the very sign of health and "valuable genetic material," which automatically records us as desirable partners. British scientists invited 150 young men and women to show them photos of models that were modified by the photo editor with a few teeth.
In total, there were models with three colors of teeth - yellowish white, just white and unreal white, which can only be achieved with the help of bleaching. Volunteers were asked to identify the most attractive models from their point of view. It is not surprising that the attention of the study participants was attracted least of all by the owners of yellowish-white teeth. The people with dents between the teeth (in the style of Vanessa Paradis), who for a time were considered sexual, did not enjoy special success. But unreal white and white teeth were estimated by the degree of attractiveness quite the same.
This means that you do not need to spend a fortune on creating Hollywood smiles. Healthy, natural whiteness will look no less dignified. So do not forget to brush your teeth twice a day, use rinsers and dental floss!
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