‘Perfection is an attitude’, says photographer as kids fear smiling in case they show off ‘wonky’ teeth

HALF of young children experience low confidence because of their imperfect teeth causing both them – and their parents – stress and anxiety.

A study, of 2,000 parents and children aged 4-11, revealed 84 per cent feel less confident with their smile and credit their insecurity to missing teeth, not being “white”, wonky or gappy.

Rankin x AquafreshBritish photographer Ian Rankin has captured photographs of primary school children proudly showing their teeth[/caption] Rankin x AquafreshA study...