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I hate these teeth - self conscious now anyone else?

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Overthinker89 · 07/04/2024 10:56

Hi guys, considering having a go at dating again. I really hate my front teeth though (pic below) Has anyone else had braces as an adult or teeth like mine? It makes me sad when I see a photo of myself with them. I'm trying to embrace them to feel empowered but struggling. Maybe my confidence is low after a bad breakup who knows?! I would rather embrace them than pay thousands to sort them as a)don't have the money and b) they are part of me and I think self acceptance/love is important if you can achieve it. That said has anyone ever got braces as an adult. Or on the flip side dated someone with bad teeth and not given a damn 😂😅

I hate these teeth - self conscious now anyone else?
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Qwerty21 · 07/04/2024 10:59

This is a truthful response, if you hadn't have pointed out that your teeth aren't perfectly straight I wouldn't have even noticed. I think you have a lovely smile and the shape and fullness of your lips are gorgeous and that's all I noticed at first

Bigearringsbigsmile · 07/04/2024 11:01

You have lovely teeth and a beautiful smile

Corinthiana · 07/04/2024 11:01

You have a lovely smile and beautiful lips.
I didn't see a problem on first glance, but there is some overlapping. However, it's really not bad and doesn't detract from your appearance.
It's obviously just a confidence thing!

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twobluechickens · 07/04/2024 11:02

What @Qwerty21 said! You have a lovely smile and your teeth look well looked after which is the main thing.

MrsSkylerWhite · 07/04/2024 11:02

I’d probably do all sorts I oughn’t to have teeth/a smile like yours.

If you’re not happy, though: our youngest had braces at 15. Straightforward, no problems. 2 years on was delighted with results.

C1N1C · 07/04/2024 11:02

I'm not sure whether this applies to all issues, but aren't there braces that you can take out and wear only at night?

Nejnej · 07/04/2024 11:05

I wouldn't have noticed your teeth, and it certainly wouldn't even think about them on a dating profile.

BUT I totally get the feeling as I had similar overcrowding and had Invisalign braces at 30. They are definitely expensive and I saved up for a while for them (£3.5k)! I was really happy with the results and felt it was worth the money for me

SevenSeasOfRhye · 07/04/2024 11:05

Your teeth are beautifully white and look absolutely fine; unless your dentist has advised the overlapping might cause problems down the line, I really don't think you should mess with them.

MuttsNutts · 07/04/2024 11:12

Honestly? This is most definitely a confidence issue. You have a beautiful smile and your teeth, whilst not perfectly aligned (though I wouldn’t even have noticed unless pointed out) are white and healthy.

You definitely do not have what I would describe as ‘bad teeth’.

There will always be people with ‘better’ and ‘worse’ teeth than you. Just as there are those more and less conventionally beautiful, fatter and thinner, richer and poorer… Please don’t waste time comparing yourself to others or to a supposed ideal. Embrace your good qualities and don’t have anyone in your life who makes you feel less than great about yourself.

Good luck in this new phase in your life x

Mangolover123 · 07/04/2024 11:16

You look lovely and your teeth are fine.
If you wanted to do something I would recommend Invisalign but as others sat it is expensive and to be honest you look lovely and don't need it. Embrace them and smile smile smile. Save the money and go on a fab holiday!

Pantaloons99 · 07/04/2024 11:16

If you hadn't pointed out your teeth I wouldn't have ever thought anything of them negatively at all. The first thing I see is really white clean teeth, lovely skin, beautiful hair. Lovely lips.

I'm not blowing smoke up your ass either. I think confidence is everything. It's probably worth speaking to a cosmetic dentist ref options and you can then decide one way or the other if it's for you

dreamingofsun · 07/04/2024 11:26

Mine are similar to yours. I did ask at the dentists a while back and he quoted me £5k to fix them. I decided to just live with them and i dont think anyone really notices. I also investigated the cheaper plastic ones which didnt sound at all good for your teeth. so binned the idea of those very quickly.

User884721 · 07/04/2024 11:28

I had invisalign as an adult. £2.5k for me as mine weren't too complicated to fix.
Even if no-one else ever noticed I feel better. I love my teeth now

Hoglet70 · 07/04/2024 11:32

They are lovely and white and I wouldn't even look twice at your teeth. Stop worrying (easy for me to say I know) as you have a really nice smile.

soupfiend · 07/04/2024 11:35

Another unhelpful response, I also think you have lovely teeth, white, the right size, lined up and in proportion

But I do get that you yourself dont like them

I suspect 20 years ago, the same you (if you were your age now, then)wouldnt have given another though to them, but 'fake' teeth being around makes that look like the norm and now you're dissatisfied.

Flatleak · 07/04/2024 11:39

Op I'd kill for your teeth. I'm a 30yo trying to online dead with a dead front tooth. I'd love yours

OnTheRoll · 07/04/2024 11:39

Going against the grain here, I had an issue with the teeth appearance and my parents also thought it's just a matter of confidence. However uneven overlapping teeth for me could go unnoticed and even cute when I was 20 but I figured they would not create the same cute impression when I was older. So I had braces at 28 and very happy I did. I am in my 40s and having perfect teeth is a huge boost.

Definitelysure · 07/04/2024 11:40

How old are you op ? Your teeth look lovely and white and well cared for so I assume you’ve always had dental check ups etc? I’m surprised if you weren’t offered an orthodontic assessment at any point? If you do want to look into it invisalign may be suitable and has good results.

namechange1986 · 07/04/2024 11:41

I like your mouth. Would never think anything negative about it if I was speaking to you.

ggggggooooo · 07/04/2024 11:42

Are your teeth perfect? Nope
Are your teeth unattractive? Nope

DaisyHaites · 07/04/2024 11:43

I think an underbite in women is really attractive, and so think you have a beautiful smile. I actually think it would be less pretty with straight teeth.

BringMeSunshine8 · 07/04/2024 11:45

I think the main problem now is that we all see perfect white straight teeth everywhere.
Everyone has perfect brows, hair, lips, teeth, boobs.
It's not real life though. Natural means wonky teeth, uneven boobs, thin lips. We are all different and beautiful in our own natural ways. I'd much rather see natural teeth like yours than perfect big white obviously fake ones.
I think we all need to learn to love our imperfect selves more !

notprincehamlet · 07/04/2024 11:46

I'm on set of Invisalign aligners number 40something to fix my bite and I'm in my fifties. Not having teeth that chip due to being misaligned was my main motivation - but having straight teeth for the first time in my adult life has been such a bonus! (I bite into apples a lot just to see how straight the teeth marks are and still can't quite believe they're mine!) If it bothers you then explore your options. (FWIW I think Invisalign works best when you don't need to create a lot of space/rotate canines.)

stayathomer · 07/04/2024 11:47

Oh my god I love your teeth!!! I’d kill for them!!! Don’t be paranoid about them at all, they’re fab!

Foxblue · 07/04/2024 11:51

Oh, you've got such a lovely smile!

If you did ever want to do anything about the things you are self conscious about though, I honestly would recommend invisalign to anyone - my only regret is not doing it sooner