NY-23 Race Close. But What's With The Teeth?

TPM says:

"The new Siena poll of the NY-23 race gives Conservative Doug Hoffman a lead over Democrat Bill Owens -- but only a narrow one.

The numbers: Hoffman 41%, Owens 36%, and Republican Dede Scozzafava -- who dropped out of the race and endorsed the Democrat Owens, but is still on the ballot -- at 6%, with a whopping 18% undecided."

Maybe I'm shallow, but my overriding thought was "what the hell's up with Doug Hoffman's teeth?" At first I assumed the Austin Powers/dirty aquarium smile was a Photoshop trick by Dems - like when Republicans make Hillary Clinton look extra mental by tweaking her picture - but no. This pic comes straight from Hoffman's own campaign site.

Say what you like about the Public Option, Mr Conservative, but you could sure use some affordable dental.