bad teeth

[hea]

I never thought I was ever shallow, and I fell so guilty for thinking what im thinking, but there is a guy who has asked me out on a date and I don't know if to go or not.

 

 

He has bad teeth and its putting me off. I know im fussy about teeth anyway but I cant help but think im just being really shallow.

 

 

what does everyone else think?

[Ninjainpajamas]

What exactly is going on with the grill? is it a snaggle tooth? missing teeth? yellow teeth? not so straight smile? those little jagged shark type teeth? big buck teeth? gap in teeth right in the front?

[MidwestUSA]

Teeth are pretty much the first thing I look at. On anyone, not just a potential partner. It gives you a glimpse of how well a person take care of themselves overall.

 

If you're shallow, I'm shallow. Dental care just isn't that difficult if you keep up with it.

[hea]

What exactly is going on with the grill? is it a snaggle tooth? missing teeth? yellow teeth? not so straight smile? those little jagged shark type teeth? big buck teeth? gap in teeth right in the front?

 

 

 

haha! that's funny! Its no straight smile, theyre all over the place. Ive spent thousands of pounds on mine over the years and I like them to look good, so I should ask that of a new potential BF!!

[hea]

Teeth are pretty much the first thing I look at. On anyone, not just a potential partner. It gives you a glimpse of how well a person take care of themselves overall.

 

If you're shallow, I'm shallow. Dental care just isn't that difficult if you keep up with it.

 

 

 

Thank god im not the only one! I felt bad but I feel much better knowing im not the only one!

[Eternal Sunshine]

Bad teeth are one of my biggest turn offs.

 

My own teeth are not perfect. There is some misalignment in upper teeth but often it's not noticeable, depends on the angle. But they sparkly white and I think that particular misalignment is cute. I didn't want it fixed

 

But I can't stand: yellow teeth, missing teeth, rotten teeth, extreme alignment problems... it turns me off from kissing :/

[hea]

Doing nothing to help that stereotype I see.

 

 

 

no! haha but that was funny

 

 

theyre just not straight in anyway, I haven't been close enough to see if his breath smells. theyre not mega yellow, just like a normal shade I guess.

 

 

He plays rugby so some are damaged from the sport.

Edited February 3, 2014 by a LoveShack.org Moderator

[Lady2163]

I had braces for 2.5 years and a retainer for 2 years. I look at teeth a lot.

 

I see men who think they are the prime specimens, they've worked out, they may secretly use skin care products, they fuss with their hair, they may be the complete package...and then they smile and their mouth is awful!

 

I know dental improvements can be horribly expensive, but in my area, most orthodontists do take payments, often as low as $50 a month. Why on earth do people NOT do it?

[Ninjainpajamas]

I wouldn't feel guilty over it, teeth are an important part of health...it's unfortunate that some may either be unaware or lack the desire to take care of their teeth.

 

I wasn't all that aware in my early 20's at all...then after years without going to the dentist I found out I had a huge cavity (which never hurt at any point) I ended up in need of some major work there and other fillings, decided to get my wisdom teeth pulled and a work on a tooth I had chipped as a kid, from then on it's become pretty important to me to take care of my teeth, especially seeing the cost of it when you wait for cavities to grow and become serious problems...in the United States it's mostly privatized but you can get some really good dental work done...you get what you pay for.

 

Luckily I have fairly straight teeth except for one bastard tooth that wants to be different at the bottom row that a lot of people have, they're not pearly white or perfect but I don't smoke, drink coffee, or drinks lots of soda and brush them regularly so they're in pretty good shape. A family member of mine wasn't so lucky, she had teeth going in different directions so I ended up putting money down for a down payment to help her fix those up because It was just terrible and she needed it taken care of...now she's grown up and has perfectly straight teeth.

 

For me, it's not just about aesthetics but I want someone who cares about their appearance including their teeth but more importantly their health...which covers other areas of the body, not just the mouth...I want someone who is going to potentially live long and be healthy, I'm not perfect at that myself but I try to maintain myself within a spectrum...I can't imagine turning my head at something that clearly needs work, but I also understand why people don't...especially with dental, it's not something that's always promoted seriously and I feel like social healthcare can sometimes minimize it's importance because of the cost...I mean it's not like you'll die without your teeth after all

 

I find myself more concerned with health in general as I get older, in myself and any potential romantic partner...I definitely don't want to just let myself go in any facet of my health and tried to be more health conscious as a whole. Especially if I ever have a family one day, I want to practice what I preach and teach good habits by knowing about things myself and doing them.

[isisisweeping]

I had braces. My teeth are still a little crooked.

there's a crooked gap between the upper middle two teeth.

 

It will be quite expensive to fix (did look into it)

 

I'm not big on spending money on things like that. I'm certainly not interested in payments for things I can't pay for. Debt owns you. Yeah brush 2-3 times a day and go to the dentist twice a year but that's what maintenance is

 

I only care whether teeth are clean and maintained. crooked doesn't bother me.

[SYLLPalmer]

I did a little experiment in looking beyond the surface once with a snaggle puss and the outcome was . Whole nother bag of **** you have to deal with and with this jackass there were no under the surface perks. He was the all time worst and NOT because of the funky toofuses. One anecdotal experience.

[sleeplessinslc]

hahaha! I totally get what you mean. I come from a family of dentists.

 

Some guys I dated have crooked teeth, fake teeth or calcular deposits. It's really hard to ignore it.

 

Crooked teeth and fake teeth - are fine. But gingivitis or cavities or other dental hygiene problems are something to consider especially that you'll be swapping spit at some point of your relationship.

 

If it bothers you that much - it only means that it's THAT important to you. And it's hard to change that. It's not being shallow. We all have preferences. You just happen to prefer someone with great teeth. Nothing wrong with that - but if you might be missing out on someone great with bad teeth.

 

Hehe.

[BlessYourCottonSocks]

I never thought I was ever shallow, and I fell so guilty for thinking what im thinking, but there is a guy who has asked me out on a date and I don't know if to go or not.

 

 

He has bad teeth and its putting me off. I know im fussy about teeth anyway but I cant help but think im just being really shallow.

 

 

what does everyone else think?

 

NOT SHALLOW AT ALL!

 

I don't like icky teeth, chubby bellies or crooked noses. haha, it's a matter of preference. We all have certain things that attract us or turn us off. Nothing wrong with that.

[Eau Claire]

Poor teeth are a deal breaker. Not to be confused with a crooked tooth or big teeth.

 

I don't care that much about looks....a crooked tooth can add a touch of character. Poor teeth or missing teeth are just yucky.

 

The only guys in this world who look cute with a missing tooth are all under 10.

[ThatMan]

Why on earth do people NOT do it?

I've met a few women with bad teeth who:

A) Developed osteoporosis from only a few depo shots.

B) Came from low income upbringing which not have low.

C) Had a pepsi bottle smashed across her during senior year of high-school by an abusive ex who didn't want her to leave.

 

The bottom line is that you cannot make your problems disappear by throwing money at it. Very few people receive any kind of correctional/orthodontic work after their early twenties. Braces or invisalign open up doors to irreparable gum disease or broken teeth at any age above prime teenage years. Orthopedists will actually turn away certain adults who wish to opt for braces.

 

My good teeth is more of a produce of chance - the family I was born into and the ability to get things squared away early on in life.

[KathyM]

I think it depends on how bad they are as to whether I would be turned off by a person's teeth. If he had some fillings, I would consider that pretty normal and not a turn off. If he had a normal color of teeth, within normal range, that would not be a turn off to me. If his breath was not bad, his teeth were in alignment, no missing teeth, and he didn't have diseased gums, I'd be O.K. with his mouth. I don't require perfect teeth on a man, the whitest brightest color, or minty breath at all hours of the day and night. That's just not reasonable. I know a woman who obsessed about her teeth to the point of spending tens of thousands of dollars on porcelin veneers. Now her artificial teeth are perfectly white, perfectly shaped, and look artificial, and she claims men are actually turned off by them because they look artificial. As long as a man would have normal hygiene and care of his teeth, and his breath was good, I'd be good with that.

[ltjg45]

Here is another reason why I probably isn't successful with getting dates.

 

Yellow teeth. My teeth only has like 2 spots of white but the rest is like light yellow colored. I know I won't get a woman with teeth like that so it is easy for me to accept failure even if I were to approach.

 

Yet another problem I need to fix. Oh well.

[Eau Claire]

I think it depends on how bad they are as to whether I would be turned off by a person's teeth. If he had some fillings, I would consider that pretty normal and not a turn off. If he had a normal color of teeth, within normal range, that would not be a turn off to me. If his breath was not bad, his teeth were in alignment, no missing teeth, and he didn't have diseased gums, I'd be O.K. with his mouth. I don't require perfect teeth on a man, the whitest brightest color, or minty breath at all hours of the day and night. That's just not reasonable. I know a woman who obsessed about her teeth to the point of spending tens of thousands of dollars on porcelin veneers. Now her artificial teeth are perfectly white, perfectly shaped, and look artificial, and she claims men are actually turned off by them because they look artificial. As long as a man would have normal hygiene and care of his teeth, and his breath was good, I'd be good with that.

 

True...healthy but overly white teeth are almost funny looking. Makes a guy look like a used car salesman. My dentist is also not too keen on the use of whiteners....but opinions vary on that one.

[MidwestUSA]

True...healthy but overly white teeth are almost funny looking. Makes a guy look like a used car salesman. My dentist is also not too keen on the use of whiteners....but opinions vary on that one.

 

I just thought of Chumlee and Corey from Pawn Stars. They both got some really bad fake teeth recently, LOL!

[FitChick]

But I can't stand: yellow teeth, missing teeth, rotten teeth, extreme alignment problems... it turns me off from kissing :/

 

Add swollen, red, puffy gums. I don't mind crooked teeth as they cost a fortune and big chunk of time to fix. They must be whitened (not bright white) and clean, though. Older men generally have yellow teeth. Very aging. Major coffee drinkers have stained teeth, too.

 

People don't seem to know that infected gums can infect the heart.

Edited February 3, 2014 by FitChick

[Biscous]

I notice teeth a lot. A lot of people say I have a great smile, but oh boy last year I was dealing with inflammation due to my wisdom teeth and potential periodontal problems if I didn't take care of it.

 

I'm pretty proactive with it now. I go to the dentist every 4-6 months. Hygiene is something I look at too.

[Eau Claire]

I just thought of Chumlee and Corey from Pawn Stars. They both got some really bad fake teeth recently, LOL!

 

Ha! Ha! Otherwise they would be chick magnets. Imagine going to Las Vegas, getting drunk and waking up in the morning married to one of them!!!

[faithfully]

A guy must have good teeth.

 

I make a mistake and dated a guy with horrible black missing teeth coz i thought his personality outshined and now nevee ever again.

 

Must have white teeth, doesnt have to be straight atleast white

[FitChick]

Classic

about Ross's teeth whitening.

[SadNLonley]

Its not shallow. We all have things that turn us off in the opposite sex. He wont know why your turned down his date. Besides, there are other woman who may like a snaggletooth man. Just turn him down gracefully.