Dentist Responds to Unexpected Trend of ‘Perfectly Imperfect Teeth’ on TV

A dentist has revealed why HBO‘s hit series The White Lotus is a beacon of positivity for imperfect smiles, celebrating the appearance of natural teeth on screen.

Dr. Rhona Eskander (@drrhonaeskander) took to Instagram to highlight actor Charlotte Le Bon, who stars in the latest season of the show as Chloe, a beautiful woman who has not undergone cosmetic dental work such as veneers. Aimee Lou Wood, who plays Chelsea in the series, has also received attention for her unique smile.

Dr. Eskander’s video resonated widely, garnering 464,000 views and 4,612 likes on the Meta Platform alone.

“I think it’s refreshing and important. Seeing ‘perfectly imperfect’ teeth represented. It helps challenge the unrealistic beauty standards that are often pushed in the media. It sends a message that natural variation is normal — and even beautiful — and that we don’t all need to conform to a single ideal. It’s especially powerful in reminding viewers that smiles can be healthy, confident, and unique without needing to be ‘perfect’,” Eskander told Newsweek.

In her Instagram Reel, Eskander explained that Le Bon has a Class II Division 2 bite — a type of malocclusion where the upper front teeth tilt backwards and the lower jaw appears to be pushed back.

This bite is often associated with crowding, which means there isn’t enough space in the jaw for teeth to align properly, leading to overlapping or twisted teeth.

Wood, on the other hand, has a Class II Division 1 bite, where the upper teeth protrude more noticeably.

Eskander pointed out that both actresses play friends in the season and both have teeth that might not be considered traditionally “perfect” by mainstream standards.

“You can see from the side where the teeth are sitting and so forth. Anyways, these beautiful women have chosen to do nothing with their teeth, and that’s great. And they’re both beautiful, successful actresses in an incredible show, and I think it’s really nice to see that we are normalizing teeth that aren’t perfectly straight and perfectly white,” she said.

The message has struck a chord with social media users.

“Love this. And they are both beautiful as they are,” said one Instagram commenter.

“I enjoy seeing more natural teeth on TV and movies. It is actually more relatable,” another shared.

“I think it makes people look more individual and it more attractive to me than straight blocky Turkey teeth!” chimed in a third.

Eskander concluded: “The response has been overwhelmingly positive. So many people have reached out saying how seen and validated they’ve felt.

“There’s been a lot of gratitude for showing real smiles and opening up conversations around body image, self-acceptance, and dental health in a more human and inclusive way.”

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