Many would-be celebrities lack the confidence to make it big.
There are a group of talented amateurs who have not fulfilled their potential due to a fear of the dentist, it has been claimed.
Gary Hall Jr, honorary celebrity chairman of the 2010 Sedation Dentistry Safety Week, said people should not let a fear of dentistry undermine their dreams and that many of the problems which stop people smiling – such as discoloured or wonky teeth – can be easily fixed in the dentist’s chair.
“Fear of the dentist is the number one reason why talented, charismatic amateurs live their lives with unseemly smiles,” he commented.
Elsewhere, Hollywood actress Jessica Simpson recently claimed she never brushes her teeth, but instead relies on mouthwash to keep her teeth clean.
However, this type of oral health regimen is not recommended and people are advised to brush their teeth twice daily and use mouthwash and dental floss to ensure they remove all the debris and plaque from between their teeth.