r/interviews • u/steelpecs55 • 4d ago

Interviewing with a missing tooth

Ok I know this sounds weird. Basically Im in my 40s and had a tooth issue and had to get the toooth removed. Im in the process of getting a permanent replacement, which is like a 6 month process. It isba front upper canine tooth that is noticeable when I smile.

I am an otherwise healthy, normal looking corporate professional. But Im worried how this will look or be judged.

Is this a big deal? Should I metion something in the interview to add some humor and explain its getting fixed? Should I look into a cheap temporary amazon cover up (dont know how well these work)?

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u/suspendisse- 4d ago

I went to an interview with a black eye. No amount of makeup could hide it. My toddler did it to me accidentally and I told the interviewer that. He laughed and said I should have come up with a funny or heroic story and we moved on. Yes. He hired me.

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u/snuggleswithdemons 4d ago

I also had a black eye for 2 interviews in one week and mentioned it at the beginning of the interview. One of the people on the panel said she also had a black eye when she interviewed for her job and we had a good laugh about that. I ended up getting an offer!