The results of the survey were published in tandem with the upcoming launch of the National Smile Month campaign run by the British Dental Foundation.
The survey showed that 56 per cent of participants regarded a nice smile as an important feature when it comes to attraction between men and women.
Personality came out as the outright winner, over all physical features, and the survey results will be used to encourage people to take care of their teeth and gums and adopt a good oral hygiene routine.
On the strength of the findings, the foundation has a stronger basis to use the suggestion that a nice smile is an attractive feature and can be instrumental in a successful personal and professional life as part of its marketing strategy.