monkey123 Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 I didnt know where to ask this, so i turned to this website. I just turned 19 years old today and I am a good looking guy but with 1 problem, my teeth. I never had braces and my teeth arent bad but when everyone else has perfect teeth because of braces, its noticeable. I have the option now to get braces and i would probably get them off before im 21 but I feel like i am gonna be depressed for the time that i have them and i wont have any confidence to go ttalk to a girl, is it worth it to get them or no? what do u guys think Link to comment
Yambag the Violator Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 How much do you think it really effects your self-confidence? If it's something you're hyper-conscious about, then I'd do it. If you just feel it's something that others put too much importance on, I'd pass. Link to comment
livinginsbi Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 It's sounds like YOU are noticing your teeth and that does have an impact on how you carry yourself - and you're right - with all the dental availabilities, those with less than perfect teeth are self conscience. BUT, do you think you would feel better about yourself to have better looking teeth? If yes, then go for it. Who cares how old you are. When I see someone at my age with braces (and I do once in awhile!), I think it's great that they are willing to go through a couple of years of possible embarrassment to feel better about themselves. Link to comment
Kiwi_Sweet Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 I think you should suck it up and get those braces, especially if it is an option. Some people don't have that option, but you do, then take it. If you have a self-image problem, then it is probably noticeable to other people. You don't want to live your life caring about what other people think, it's not WORTH it. DO IT FOR YOURSELF. By the time you turn 21, you'll be more mature and ready for serious dating. When you do get them and someone turns you down, because you have braces, then that person has issues, not you. Link to comment
Crazyaboutdogs Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 I think you should suck it up and get those braces, especially if it is an option. Some people don't have that option, but you do, then take it. If you have a self-image problem, then it is probably noticeable to other people. You don't want to live your life caring about what other people think, it's not WORTH it. DO IT FOR YOURSELF. By the time you turn 21, you'll be more mature and ready for serious dating. When you do get them and someone turns you down, because you have braces, then that person has issues, not you. Yeah, I am with Fruitylips on this. I actually know one woman who had braces in her fifties and just got them off a year ago (she wears a retainer now). Another woman in my office is in her mid-forties and has braces. Link to comment
tmp0620 Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Get invisalign. They work... I got them. No one even knows you've got them on. Link to comment
SportsGirl4 Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 I would get them. They are only on for a couple of years and then you'll have a whole life ahead of you with good teeth. The guy I like has braces and I think they are actually sort of cute when he smiles. That's the thing--If you do get them don't cover them up; make sure you smile and be confident wearing them. Link to comment
pinkelephant Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 I didn't get braces. i know a lot of people get them, but i think they make your mouth ugly and gross. my teeth arent perfect it's pretty straight, you'd think it's straight from a normal distance.. i wouldn't do it personally. Link to comment
CarnelianButterfly Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Talk to your dentist, have a conversation about what good braces could do. Does the person that knows teeth think you really need them? I've always thought my teeth were bad, then my new dentist said, "Wow, beautiful teeth". I even questioned him, since I thought he was blowing smoke, he said my teeth were in great shape, weren't discolored, and that I didn't need braces. He and I had a frank discussion because I thought I needed braces. He said my teeth didn't need it, they were fine and braces would mean work that is just cosmetic since my spacing was just fine. The only thing he found that he questioned was that my night teeth grinding had caused some worn spots, I left with a mouth guard instead of braces. Link to comment
ghost69 Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 i hated having them. but i got it over with. i get complimented on my teeth a lot now. it's great. get it over with. you can get some pretty clear ones nowadays. Link to comment
St00f Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 If you're self conscience about your teeth then I don't see any reason you shouldn't get them. My teeth aren't perfect and I had the option of getting braces and I'm a little bit self conscience about them (not as much as I was before). But my girlfriend and some of her friends have told me that they actually like them and not to get braces so I haven't got them yet. Link to comment
alcide Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 At the end of the day its your life, other people should be the least of your conscern, i think the earlier the better, u just got to take care of your self lol. Link to comment
Dating Coach Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 I didnt know where to ask this, so i turned to this website. I just turned 19 years old today and I am a good looking guy but with 1 problem, my teeth. I never had braces and my teeth arent bad but when everyone else has perfect teeth because of braces, its noticeable. I have the option now to get braces and i would probably get them off before im 21 but I feel like i am gonna be depressed for the time that i have them and i wont have any confidence to go ttalk to a girl, is it worth it to get them or no? what do u guys think Get the braces. Trust me, when you're 21 you'll wish you would have done it then. Do it ASAP. Link to comment
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