A new report on dental procrastination reveals 51% of Americans are self-conscious about their teeth, with a full 3 in 5 still intentionally putting off the dentist. 

• Top points of anxiety around smiles include tooth color, crooked or crowded teeth, and their overall smile
• 75% say they don’t consistently wear their retainer
• 30% have not been to the dentist since the pandemic started

View the full report, including which cities are most afraid to go to the dentist.

A brilliant smile can make a big difference when it comes to confidence and feeling comfortable in photos, but many Americans are neglecting their oral hygiene and it is having a major impact on their teeth. 

Nearly 3 in 5 Americans say the dentist is too expensive and 44% say they have dental anxiety. Other report highlights include: 

• The top cosmetic woe is tooth color
• 1 in 4 would consider a tooth aligner
• 1 in 3 people haven’t seen a dentist since March 2020