Trying to land a job can be tough, especially when you manage to get multiple interviews but never get a job offer. If you're in this situation and you know your skills and experience aren't what's holding you back, there's a good chance that your teeth could be influencing your overall chance of getting a job. Read on to discover how people secretly judge others for their teeth and to discover what you can do about it.

Interviewers Judge Smiles

Most wouldn't want to admit it, but people judge others based on their looks. This includes your teeth. One study found that people were far less likely to get a job offer if their teeth were in poor condition, either due to discoloration or from obvious dental problems like a missing tooth. While it's likely not impossible to get a job with bad teeth, an employer might be more inclined to give the job to someone who has the skills and looks their best.

The Impression Closed Smiles Give

Unfortunately, just keeping your lips pressed together when you smile may not be the best solution. Open, wide smiles are often seen as inviting to others, while a closed smile might make it appear - you guessed it - like you're closed off. While hiding your teeth from your interviewer might be one way to hide the problem, it might not get the results you're looking for.

The Quick Fix

If you're looking for a job now, you're obviously not going to sign up to get braces so you can have a great looking smile in a year or so. However, that doesn't mean that there aren't ways to improve the look of your smile right now.

If the color of your teeth is the only problem that your smile has, a professional dental whitening is quick and easy to get done in the dentist's office. By seeing a dentist for it, you won't have to worry about multiple treatments and tooth sensitivity, which are both common issues with at-home whitening kits.

If your smile has more problems than just its color, talk to a dentist about getting veneers. Veneers cover your teeth and make them look even, straight, and white. If your teeth are crooked, misshapen, or all of the above, veneers can get your smile looking great in just days.

Talk to your cosmetic dentistry office about veneers and whitening if you want your best shot at your next interview. It could make a big difference in your chance of getting a job offer.