Am I likely do be turned down for jobs because of my teeth?

Question

About to start looking for a job,but I have a pretty significant amount of teeth missing,though the only one thats immiediatly apparent is on of my front teeth.hillbilly style.should I just stick to appliying to call centre type jobs?

and no I cant currently affford dentistry.

Answer 1

Well we don't live in a perfect world.  While we would like it if people didn't judge us based on our looks, we are and yes, the  missing teeth COULD end up being a negative against you when it comes to a job.  Try a warehouse position where they are less concerned with looks.  Get partial dentures and then look for a decent job.

Answer 2

In a perfect world, what a person knows and how hard he/she  is willing to work would get a person a good job, but the world is not perfect. Why don't you try your county health department, they might know some dentist that will give a discount and a payment plan for dental work?  Good Luck

Answer 3

Unfortunately, people place judgment on others appearances.  I hope you get the job.  Then you can get the dental benefits which usually are not enough.  Dentistry is so expensive; it's outrageous.  Trust me, I understand I had my own issues at one time.  Now that I have repaired my smile there is a world of difference in how people approach me.

Answer 4

The truth is that people judge by appearance.

All people, everyone from the hippy weaving their own clothes to the barrister at an upscale coffee shop judges.

Some businesses might be held back because they might think you are a scrapper and some might be worried what their customers might think.

It's not fair and it's not right and I don't like it.  Another thing it is, is true.

Apply for the jobs you want, better to try then to not.

Answer 5

Call center is good. Warehouse is good. I think it might be good, when you notice the interviewer noticing your teeth, that you say that you are planning to fix it with your first pay check. Then they'll know that you do care about your appearance--you are just in a bad place right now.