Teeth

[Croconaw]

I think a lot of people in general are self-conscious about their teeth. I want to know, how do you feel about your teeth?

My teeth ended up becoming bad, mostly on the top half. Being bullied at school when I was younger made me unmotivated and I found it difficult to take care of my teeth when I was expecting to be bullied regardless. I’ve become more confident in myself since graduating and I wanted to leave all the memories behind, and the last part was to literally get new teeth.

I’m actually in the process of getting implants at only 23. I had the panoramic x-ray done, as I cannot stand having anything in my mouth. I have a gag reflex so it was easier. I’m waiting on the mold and the fake teeth to be made which takes a bit, but it’s a process. I’m actually excited for this.

Is anyone fortunate enough to have perfect teeth? (I know anyone can have good teeth if they take care of them, it’s just a joke) Or is anyone getting or thinking about getting implants? How do you feel about your teeth?

 

[ting1984]

I'm ok with my teeth. I do have a slight overbite. But I've only had one cavity in my life. My dentist thinks I take great care of them. What's interesting is I only brush once a day and floss only when I feel food stuck between them. But I also don't eat sweets much, so that's probably why my teeth have fared well.

 

[Selky]

I didn't have the best upbringing/family situation when I was growing up. It could have been worse surely but my bio parents weren't very attentive or active parents. At a very young age I was doing things that most other kids didn't - basically parenting myself the best I knew how and caring for siblings too. However, for that reason and not knowing much about dental care, my teeth ended up having a lot of cavities - no parents around to tell you if how you're brushing is good enough, how to show you properly to floss, no yearly dental cleanings ever, no one to monitor how many sweets are too many, etc.

Growing up I was definitely self conscious because as mentioned...we weren't taken to the dentist for most of my childhood. So it wasn't till much later in my late teens that I finally go to see a dentist and get the care I needed for my teeth.

My teeth are good now at least appearance wise and I get a lot of compliments on my teeth. However, it is frustrating to know and deal with the fact that I have so many fillings (which do have to be replaced down the line as they wear) and some teeth may require a crown down the line due to the fillings. I wish I had more active parental figures that would have saved some of the grief of it. It is what it is though.

 

[deana]

My teeth are really not all that interesting. They are healthy but they are also rather stained because I drink a lot of coffee and I don't plan on stopping.

When I was younger I had braces on my top teeth to correct an overbite, it used to be a conscious effort to keep my mouth closed over my teeth because they were really far out there. Also the other kids called me squirrel girl because of it

Now my teeth are pretty unremarkable though and I'm perfectly okay with it.

 

[JemAC]

My teeth are pretty ordinary - they're not pearl white but they're not stained either and I'm not missing any of my adult teeth (other then wisdom teeth). I'm generally pretty good at looking after them - brush twice a day and floss every evening, I generally also see a hygienist once or twice a year just so they can get a thorough clean. I try and see the dentist twice a year but I'm pretty behind at the moment but they're not causing me any issues at the moment so I don't feel like that's a problem.

When I was younger my teeth weren't very straight though and I had a couple too many in my mouth so I had to get those removed and then had braces for about two years during my first couple of years in high school (about the age of 12/13). I was pretty self-conscious about the prospect of having braces but it seemed relatively common for people to have them around this age so I was in the same boat as quite a few other people in my year. There were many times where they were pretty uncomfortable (whenever they needed tightening) but I'm glad I had them - my teeth are by no means perfect but they're much better then how they were when I was very young.

 

[Midoriya]

My teeth are fine for the most part. I’ve never had any cavities. The bottom row isn’t completely straight though, but the top row is. Also, one of my two front teeth is fake because of an incident many years ago. No one can tell that it is though... lol.

 

[LadyDestani]

My teeth are not perfect, but they aren't bad either. I've always brushed at least twice a day, sometimes more if my mouth just feels gross, and the only cavities I've ever had were in my upper wisdom teeth. My mouth is really small and there wasn't enough room to fit the tooth brush back there properly so I just had those two teeth pulled and it helped with the crowding in my mouth that occasionally caused me pain.

My upper teeth are straight but my bottom teeth are slightly crooked in front from where my bottom wisdom teeth pushed them out of line. It's not super noticeable, though, and it doesn't bother me at all as far as my bite goes.

I am losing enamel in my molars so they are severely indented. It's not something anyone can see, but it will probably cause me problems later in life, so I'm keeping an eye on it.

The one thing that bothers me the most is that my teeth aren't white. They aren't badly stained, but they do have a tint to them that I'm not happy about. But I have severely sensitive teeth so whitening products are pretty much a no-go for me.

 

[tumut]

My teeth are all straight, though i have a slight overbite. My teeth are great but I still hate smiling with teeth.

 

[Xara]

honestly, my teeth aren’t doing so great. this is incredibly embarrassing to admit but when i was younger, i had such a qualms about brushing my teeth and despite how gross it was, i just,, wouldn’t do it :/. and now, with how often i slip into depressive episodes and can’t bring myself to do anything, my teeth are still suffering and it’s not uncommon for me to have 20+ cavities whenever i see a dentist. i’m doing my best to repair the damage but insurance only covers so much per year and brushing only prevents problems, it doesn’t fix anything, unfortunately.

 

[Jam86]

my teeth are pretty weird but i'm honestly not too bothered by it
as a child i was really shy and used to suck my thumb to keep me calm and i think because of that, my top row of teeth are slightly bigger and more forward than the bottom row

i also have a chipped tooth, i may have already explained why i do but i'll explain again lol
basically when i was really young, i was playing dogz on my old ds and i lost a competition then got so mad, i headbutt my ds and my front 2 teeth fell out, they were just baby teeth but 1 grew back with a chip in it
i don't care about it being chipped mainly because that story, to me, is probably the funniest thing i've ever done as a child

 

[Acruoxil]

My teeth are very good! I care for them adequately and I’m satisfied with them. Could do more visits to the dentist tho lmao.

 

[Shawna]

My upper teeth grew in pretty much perfectly, but my lower teeth are a bit crowded, but thankfully I haven't had to have braces.

I remember going to the dentist for the first time. I was little and my grandma was one of the people there. After that, I didn't go again for like 14-15 years, as my mom knows me (and possibly my brother) hates doctors/dentist appointments. Looking back, it was probably better to just go to those, because dentists can get into places I have a hard time getting into. There is a LOT more to dental hygiene than what most people believe.

Since I am not on a routine and have no school or job to go to, it is a lot harder to go out of my way to brush my teeth. I like to drink soda, so I don't like to brush my teeth when I first wake up, because it will make my food taste funny. Plus my sleep schedule is constantly changing, so that also makes it harder to maintain the twice-a-day rule.

Not only that, but as I mentioned earlier, there is a lot more to maintaining your teeth than meets the eye. Some people think that it is just rubbing a toothbrush on top of your mouth for a couple minutes. Unfortunately, that is not true. You have to be able reach in there and brush your teeth in different areas and angles.

Not to mention, you have to floss, which is something I have a hard time doing, especially since, my bottom teeth grew in very closely together.

Consequently, I have had cavities before...and even a decayed tooth. The decayed tooth issue arose back the Summer of 2019. Sometimes, when I would eat something, it would hurt. I got the cavities filled and the tooth pulled back in September 2019. I was put under general anesthesia for the procedure.

Luckily, the decayed tooth was kinda of in the back of my mouth, so you wouldn't know that I had a tooth pulled.

I actually have my next dentist appoint on the 18th, so wish me luck. .-.

 

[Corrie]

I actually really like how my teeth look! They could be a little less yellow but I'm not crazy self conscious about them.

 

[Mezzanine]

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[UglyMonsterFace]

I have awful teeth due to eating lots of candy as a child and also having a fear of dentists, which prevented me (even to this day) to go regularly as you're supposed to. I only go if there's unbearable pain

When I was a child, I was already terrified of dentists. But it was made worse when one of them threatened to kill me and put her hands over my mouth and nose, telling me I was going to die now. All because I wouldn't open my mouth and was crying and screaming loudly. I mean, I get it was probably frustrating to deal with me.. but that really messed me up lol

I have a lot of cracked molars that I had roots canals done for and never got the crowns to secure them. It wasn't covered by insurance and it would have been thousands of dollars, money I didn't have at the time.. sooo I just live with it.. I'm terrified to go now because they might tell me that I have to get them pulled out I'd rather live in ignorance..

 

[Neb]

I'm content with the shape of my teeth. There aren't any gaps and they're pretty straight. The only problem is their color. I got really into iced coffee during high school and now my teeth have a light yellow tint. Brushing my teeth or using mouthwash doesn't help either. Maybe I should stick to one drink a day?

 

[Shawna]

I actually have my next dentist appoint on the 18th, so wish me luck. .-.

UPDATE: So, I am not sure if I will still have my dentist appointment tomorrow due to the weather conditions we are currently experiencing in my area (it snowed three days ago, and it hasn't gone away because the temperature has stayed below 32 degrees, and we are expecting more snow tomorrow).

My dad said my appointment will probably be rescheduled, but knowing my grandma, she may wanna go ahead and take me tomorrow.

A part of me wants to do it tomorrow, but the other part wants to wait.

I WANT to do it tomorrow, because I am going stir-crazy from being snowed in, and I want to go ahead and just get it over with.

But I DON'T want to do it tomorrow because it is just too cold and it is not safe to travel with a lot of snow and ice on the road.

 

[justina]

My teeth were very crowded and I had to get 4 extractions prior to getting braces. I've had the braces for a year and maybe 3 months now? They have greatly improved my teeth a lot. My Bottom teeth are pretty straight compared to what they used to be. My top teeth are.. a work in progress. My ortho said next appointment I'll probably start elastics to work on my bite and hopefully by July I'll be out of the braces. I don't really see how that is true but I guess my teeth could make a lot of progress in the next few months lol.

My parents didn't really take me to the dentist when I was younger or teach good dental care so I had to learn on my own. It sucks being an adult with braces but isn't so bad with the masks xD I think if I would have gotten them as a child there is no way I'd have the discipline to take care of them like I do now. I also wasn't really a candidate for the Invisaline and I believe it would it been an insane price of 10k+ or something.

 

[amemome]

I have great teeth, contrary to my genetic disposition! I had to use braces and have some general tooth formation (?) anomalies but the general health of my mouth is very good.

It helps that there's a dentist in my family.

Also to people worrying about slightly yellow or off-white teeth - that's the normal color of teeth!

 

[Tapioca123]

I don't have perfect teeth, but I kinda like them! They're mostly straight, except one of my canines pushed back one of my incisors making it into a bit of a snaggletooth. Makes me look like I have a fang lmao