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Koptforitagain · 07/04/2024 14:58

Wow, your smile and teeth are lovely. Get cracking! ❤️

SlightlygrumpyBettyswaitress · 07/04/2024 15:00

I had fixed braces as an adult. It took 2.5 years, but I has terrible sticking out teeth and you could add 6 months due to covid.
Had permanent retainers put on and also wear removable retainers at night.
Worth it? Yes but not for the faint hearted. It cost £7000.
Why not see what it would take?

Thisisthedawningoftheageofaquarius · 07/04/2024 15:00

You have a lovely smile- I wouldn’t notice anything about your teeth x

candyisdandybutliquorisquicker · 07/04/2024 15:07

Your teeth are beautifully white, OP!

And I think bracing would turn your smile from lovely to spectacular.

Full disclosure: I've lived in the US for 20 years so my view of "nice teeth" may be a bit skewed 😄 I had nice teeth by British standards but not American - I had some work done a couple of years ago and I am so happy with the results. I'm very much of the opinion that it's your feelings about them that matter - not those of other people who don't see an issue.

I don't think for a second that any potential boyfriend would be turned off by your teeth, and I also think if you want to get bracing done you absolutely should!

Sunnytwobridges · 07/04/2024 15:21

I’m jealous! You have beautiful full lips and your teeth look fine. I wouldn’t have noticed them if you hadn’t pointed them out.

however if you want braces then go for it but I don’t think you need them ☺️

ManchesterBeatrice · 07/04/2024 15:23

I get it OP. Invisign would be good for you I think.

MyHuckleberryFriends · 07/04/2024 15:27

OP as you’ve been told your teeth are amazing. I prefer them to the perfect teeth that people have as everyone is looking the same.
I had train tracks as an adult and I’m very pleased with the result. My dentist suggested them as my bottom teeth were very misaligned making them difficult to clean

Sugarfish · 07/04/2024 15:28

I think your teeth are really cute

LighthouseCat · 07/04/2024 15:39

Your smile is lovely.
If you did want to have straighter, less overcrowding then I'm another one recommending Invisalign. Mine were worse than yours, but with some similarities. I thought Invisalign would take ages to sort my teeth (I estimated 2 years) but I'm well over half way through having only started in December. I can't believe the change it's made, and though they are not invisible, no one bats an eyelid/comments. Not cheap though - almost £4K.

70sdisco · 07/04/2024 15:43

You have lovely white teeth and a nice smile but I would personally consider braces if I were you. However it’s your choice and you can live quite happily just as you are!

toomanydicksonthedancefloor1 · 07/04/2024 16:23

Oh my goodness you have a really beautiful smile. And anyone who just dates people based on their teeth anyway, is not worth your time! Go out there and have some fun x

BeakyPIinders · 07/04/2024 16:27

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 😂😅

Loads of people older than you have braces as an adult. Me included. Go to a reputable orthodontist, there are some really good ones out there. I got lingual braces that go behind the teeth so you can't see them. Just go for a consultation as they are usually free

NowYouListenToMeFella · 07/04/2024 16:36

I had a slight crossing off my top front teeth. I hated it, but like you loads of people said I had lovely teeth.

I got train tracks five years ago. Clear brackets and tooth coloured wire so they weren't very noticeable. They were on for just shy of a year and I have to say I am absolutely thrilled with my teeth. The best money I ever spent on myself.

Echoing a pp saying go to an orthodontist if you are to get anything done. They'll go through all your options and the pros and cons of them.

Perfectlystill · 07/04/2024 16:39

I was expecting to see a horror show. Your teeth are fine!

SoulMole · 07/04/2024 16:45

From being 14 until about 39, I was very self conscious about a small chip on a front tooth. I found out it wasn't too pricey and had it fixed. What then transpired is that I was the only person who had ever noticed it. 😆 They look great to me.

BrassOlive · 07/04/2024 16:48

Crikey, I would date you BECAUSE of that smile, not in spite of it!!

mibbelucieachwell · 07/04/2024 16:56

I think you look absolutely lovely. But, if your teeth really really bother you, you could ask your dentist about getting a couple of veneers. I'm not a dentist so that might not be something that a dentist would recommend but if the dentist thought it would be helpful for your confidence it would be a lot cheaper and easier.

Whatevershallidowithmylife · 07/04/2024 17:03

My friend got invisalign? In her late 40s which I didn't think she needed (and still don't) but it has made a difference and she's really happy with them.

Causewerethespecialtwo · 07/04/2024 17:03

I had braces (and jaw surgery) in my thirties after many many years of feeling self conscious about my teeth. Best decision I ever made, delighted with the results. Happy to answer any questions.

Having said that, my teeth were awful and I had an overbite. Your smile is lovely as it is.

AdoraBell · 07/04/2024 17:06

I can’t see anything wrong with your teeth OP

PiggieWig · 07/04/2024 17:09

I like your teeth and you have a lovely smile. Your teeth look white and well cared for. One of my front teeth is a bit wonky, but they are overall ok. My XH used to find my snaggletooth quite endearing. I reckon other men will feel the same about your teeth.

Ellysa · 07/04/2024 17:09

Wish my teeth were like yours, yours are a lovely shape!

Yea, I have had traintrack braces as an adult. I now have hairline fractures in the enamel of several of my teeth which was clearly caused by the braces. Am furious and worried about future tooth problems. Also my teeth no longer fit together properly when I chew. Strongly recommend you don’t move teeth around as an adult.

Lollygaggle · 07/04/2024 17:10

mibbelucieachwell · 07/04/2024 16:56

I think you look absolutely lovely. But, if your teeth really really bother you, you could ask your dentist about getting a couple of veneers. I'm not a dentist so that might not be something that a dentist would recommend but if the dentist thought it would be helpful for your confidence it would be a lot cheaper and easier.

Absolutely do not do this, no reputable dentist would do it. You would have an enormous amount shaved off your teeth killing off the nerve in quite a few in the process , necessitating root canal treatment afterwards.

The veneers would need redoing every ten years , taking more tooth off each time with the end result you would lose some teeth .

Either braces or leave the teeth alone.

Gamerlady · 07/04/2024 17:19

You have lovely teeth with a lovely smile.

soberfabulous · 07/04/2024 18:49

I had veneers aged 28 and I wish I'd done them sooner, absolutely life changing! I was always self conscious about my smile and hiding my mouth.

20 years on they're still in perfect condition and I still love them. If you want to change, it's possible.

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