Marks Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 Here's my question for the ladies here: Would you go out with a guy who's wearing braces? For example, I never had braces growing up (as a kid I never wanted them and I think my parents never really wanted to pay for them either), so now I'm at the point where I'm 26 and have crooked teeth. In particular, my two front upper teeth (upper central incisors) are tilted back a bit and the two teeth on both sides of those (later upper incisors) are rotated a bit...not horrible looking looking from the front, but definitely noticeable when looking at my smile from either side. Aside from that though, they look fine, have normal color, and I've never had cavities. Suffice it to say though that sometimes I'm a bit self-conscious about it--but only when I'm trying to talk to girls I'm interested in. Otherwise I don't really mind my teeth so much...but I wonder sometimes if a girl looks at me while talking to her and thinks to herself, "ewww, his teeth are ugly." I've heard and read about girls saying a guy has to have good teeth and otherwise talk negatively about him if he doesn't. So I've thought about getting braces, but the thought of having wires and rubber bands on my teeth for two years puts me off. And I wonder sometimes if a girl would be put off by it too--i.e. she doesn't want to feel like she's going out with a guy who looks like he's from high school (because of the braces).
pickflicker Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 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. I had braces when I was a teen and my bottom teeth ended up moving after they came off. I did everything the orthodontist told me, they still ended up moving. Back then, they didn't wire the teeth in place once the braces came off. I'd like to go back and correct them, but when they didn't work the first time, one is reluctant to spend that money again. However, I am very lucky that at almost 32, I have never had a cavity or filling. And I love drinking Coke! My teeth may be a little crooked, but they are clean and very strong!
Haydn Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 Its that beaming smile Pick:) I had braces when I was a teen and my bottom teeth ended up moving after they came off. I did everything the orthodontist told me, they still ended up moving. Back then, they didn't wire the teeth in place once the braces came off. I'd like to go back and correct them, but when they didn't work the first time, one is reluctant to spend that money again. However, I am very lucky that at almost 32, I have never had a cavity or filling. And I love drinking Coke! My teeth may be a little crooked, but they are clean and very strong! 1
Leigh 87 Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 Here's my question for the ladies here: Would you go out with a guy who's wearing braces? For example, I never had braces growing up (as a kid I never wanted them and I think my parents never really wanted to pay for them either), so now I'm at the point where I'm 26 and have crooked teeth. In particular, my two front upper teeth (upper central incisors) are tilted back a bit and the two teeth on both sides of those (later upper incisors) are rotated a bit...not horrible looking looking from the front, but definitely noticeable when looking at my smile from either side. Aside from that though, they look fine, have normal color, and I've never had cavities. Suffice it to say though that sometimes I'm a bit self-conscious about it--but only when I'm trying to talk to girls I'm interested in. Otherwise I don't really mind my teeth so much...but I wonder sometimes if a girl looks at me while talking to her and thinks to herself, "ewww, his teeth are ugly." I've heard and read about girls saying a guy has to have good teeth and otherwise talk negatively about him if he doesn't. So I've thought about getting braces, but the thought of having wires and rubber bands on my teeth for two years puts me off. And I wonder sometimes if a girl would be put off by it too--i.e. she doesn't want to feel like she's going out with a guy who looks like he's from high school (because of the braces). Do it. I did it in my early 20's. It changed my life. Like.. 90% MORE men take notice of me now. I had no options in men before! Frankly, my nose is a tad crooked, and therefore, I cannot afford another less than idea physical trait. I smile ALL the time now. Before, it didn't look pleasant to look into my mouth, so I simply shut my mouth ALL the time. Humans are shallow. Things like crooked teeth, hideous acne and horribly big and/or crooked noses are simply too unpleasant to look at, and don't afford you options in dating. My straight teeth have changed my life. Check out my gallery pictures. You can bet your ASS I could not get dates without those teeth, since I don't have enough going for me physically WITHOUT straight teeth. And yes you will still find someone who loves you for you without braces. You will just have significantly less options and you will have to over compensate in other areas in life to draw attention.
pteromom Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 So I've thought about getting braces, but the thought of having wires and rubber bands on my teeth for two years puts me off. And I wonder sometimes if a girl would be put off by it too--i.e. she doesn't want to feel like she's going out with a guy who looks like he's from high school (because of the braces). Invisalign, Baby!
Eau Claire Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 Do it. I did it in my early 20's. It changed my life. Like.. 90% MORE men take notice of me now. I had no options in men before! Frankly, my nose is a tad crooked, and therefore, I cannot afford another less than idea physical trait. I smile ALL the time now. Before, it didn't look pleasant to look into my mouth, so I simply shut my mouth ALL the time. Humans are shallow. Things like crooked teeth, hideous acne and horribly big and/or crooked noses are simply too unpleasant to look at, and don't afford you options in dating. My straight teeth have changed my life. Check out my gallery pictures. You can bet your ASS I could not get dates without those teeth, since I don't have enough going for me physically WITHOUT straight teeth. And yes you will still find someone who loves you for you without braces. You will just have significantly less options and you will have to over compensate in other areas in life to draw attention. Depends. My sisters and I had our quota of handsome guys before 18. We often comment how a guys looks are just not a variable for us. I don't care about height, crooked nose or a funny tooth...do care about healthy clean teeth, a flat stomach, etc. Really weird teeth might need fixing but 'a' crooked tooth is fine. I actually find a bit of an overbite in a guy appealing...gives a bit of a puppy look.
normal person Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 Whether or not it's shallow isn't really relevant. If it bothers you and you can't get over it, then that's all you need to know. Everyone has preferences and they may be shallow, but this is yours. I'm not attracted to overweight girls. Is it shallow? Probably, I'm sure there are plenty of lovely overweight girls out there, but I can't force a physiological attraction to them just because society says it's rude not to, that's ridiculous. There's no sense forcing anything out of this situation if you can't get over something like that. You just need to look for guys with decent teeth. Everyone's got preferences and you shouldn't feel bad for having some. 2
regine_phalange Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 Here's my question for the ladies here: Would you go out with a guy who's wearing braces? That would be the last thing that would annoy me on someone. Maybe because I am used to them. I used to wear braces in my teenage years. My bottom teeth now are not perfect because my wisdom teeth grew after I took off the braces, and they were pushed a bit (and I didn't want to keep the retainer, sinc I have sensitive gums). But my smile is still straight. And I go to the dentist every 6-8 months for a professional cleaning. I like someone who takes care of his teeth and tries to keep them healthy and looking nice. I don't really mind some crooked teeth. an ex of mine had quite crooked teeth actually, but they were adorable. Thank god I never met someone who didn't take care of his teeth hygiene. 1
SYLLPalmer Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 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. One exception: Rob Lowe in Youngblood. 1
Ruby Slippers Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 I think if the person's teeth turn you off so much that you're hesitating to even go on a date, you probably shouldn't bother. Or maybe try a date or two and see if your aversion softens any. I got very basic dental care and no braces as a kid, due to finances. My teeth are healthy but not cosmetically perfect - not perfectly straight but not bad. I've considered Invisalign or similar, but don't have the $5,000 to blow. I grin big and am often complimented for my smile, in spite of its imperfections. I'm sure that some men overlook me because my teeth aren't perfect, but I'm fine with that. I wouldn't want to be with someone who would judge me for it.
Shaun-Dro Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 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 I felt the same about my own teeth. I used to hate smiling because I have a small gap, nothing extreme, but I always felt self-conscious about it when I was young but entering my 20s-30s I no longer gave a **** and would smirk, smile, or do any combination of the two very freely and it hasn't hindered my dating life whatsoever.
FitChick Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 Invisalign, Baby! They cost $5000. I went for a consultation. I wore braces in my teens and my teeth have moved a bit since then. Evidently it's more common than you'd guess. Still they aren't as bad as they were so it's an improvement. I have a friend who got Invisalign and in a few years her teeth shifted so she got regular braces. She was in her late forties. My dentist said as we get older and from daily use, night grinding and stress everyone's teeth move forward and shift. One reason why people seem to break more teeth as they get older -- the stress on the tooth is different. I've heard some men think a woman with a slight overbite is sexy!
SYLLPalmer Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 I felt the same about my own teeth. I used to hate smiling because I have a small gap, nothing extreme, but I always felt self-conscious about it when I was young but entering my 20s-30s I no longer gave a **** and would smirk, smile, or do any combination of the two very freely and it hasn't hindered my dating life whatsoever. Lauren Hutton: downright sexy!
superb Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 What about false teeth? Anyone date a person with those? Wonder if they're noticeable.
HokeyReligions Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 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? why? Because its not high on my priorities. My teeth are clean. They are grayish due to the medicines I was in as a baby and child. They're crooked a bit and a couple are chipped. They are healthy and I brush and floss. Spending money on cosmetic things like that are not at all important to me. Some say people that dont spend money on straightening or whitening or whatever dont cars about themselves. Some just cant understand why everyone is not just like them and spend money on cosmetic procedures. While others look at those who do and see vain high-maintenance individuals. I think a crooked grin can be really sexy. Thank goodness all the guys I dated and the one I married think a crooked smile is sexy too. 1
Phantom888 Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 you cant have a nice smile with bad teeth. Bad teeth can sometimes mean icky kiss or bad oral hygiene. If it's really crooked, it means he is not conscious enough about himself to fix the problem. Bad teeth can mean a lot more than you think.
newmoon Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 my dad was a dentist, so i was a poster child for perfect teeth. it's not the first thing I look at but it ranks near the top - and it can be a turn off. you eventually have to go visiting in their mouth for kissing purposes so if it turns you off to see it, then imagine kissing ... ick
HokeyReligions Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 you cant have a nice smile with bad teeth. Bad teeth can sometimes mean icky kiss or bad oral hygiene. If it's really crooked, it means he is not conscious enough about himself to fix the problem. Bad teeth can mean a lot more than you think. What is your definition of 'bad teeth'?
hantsguy123 Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 I don't think your being shallow at all, in this day and age you should definitely have average or above dental hygiene, granted mine are not perfect but there straight and all intact
amaysngrace Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 My friend Billy's dad is a dentist. In their family they refer to bad teeth as being "dentally retarded" 5
pyramid Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 It really depends how bad, but if it turns you off, it turns you off. No sense in wondering if its shallow, because it doesn't matter! I went on a date with a guy who had horrible, horrible teeth. He reminded me of Sloth from Goonies. He had a well-paying job, I can't understand why he hadn't had them fixed or had implants done. He was attractive other than that; we met online and I realized after the date that his mouth was closed in all of his pics. It was unfortunate because we got along great! I just couldn't look at him. I turned him down for a second date, he said something along the lines of "I know I have some issues that are hard to see past." I don't need perfect teeth at all... my ex-h had really crooked, stained teeth, and my last bf had tetracycline damage and had had the top/front ones veneered, but the rest were distracting when he talked.
Haydn Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 Yes it is. Am i danger for agreeing with you? They cost $5000. I went for a consultation. I wore braces in my teens and my teeth have moved a bit since then. Evidently it's more common than you'd guess. Still they aren't as bad as they were so it's an improvement. I have a friend who got Invisalign and in a few years her teeth shifted so she got regular braces. She was in her late forties. My dentist said as we get older and from daily use, night grinding and stress everyone's teeth move forward and shift. One reason why people seem to break more teeth as they get older -- the stress on the tooth is different. I've heard some men think a woman with a slight overbite is sexy!
Author hea Posted February 4, 2014 Author Posted February 4, 2014 Here's my question for the ladies here: Would you go out with a guy who's wearing braces? For example, I never had braces growing up (as a kid I never wanted them and I think my parents never really wanted to pay for them either), so now I'm at the point where I'm 26 and have crooked teeth. In particular, my two front upper teeth (upper central incisors) are tilted back a bit and the two teeth on both sides of those (later upper incisors) are rotated a bit...not horrible looking looking from the front, but definitely noticeable when looking at my smile from either side. Aside from that though, they look fine, have normal color, and I've never had cavities. Suffice it to say though that sometimes I'm a bit self-conscious about it--but only when I'm trying to talk to girls I'm interested in. Otherwise I don't really mind my teeth so much...but I wonder sometimes if a girl looks at me while talking to her and thinks to herself, "ewww, his teeth are ugly." I've heard and read about girls saying a guy has to have good teeth and otherwise talk negatively about him if he doesn't. So I've thought about getting braces, but the thought of having wires and rubber bands on my teeth for two years puts me off. And I wonder sometimes if a girl would be put off by it too--i.e. she doesn't want to feel like she's going out with a guy who looks like he's from high school (because of the braces). I had a brace fitted when I was 23 and I am looking at getting another one (to sort out my narrow smile). although it does kick your confidence for a while, after that its not something to worry about. Best thing I ever did!
acrosstheuniverse Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 I'm almost 26 and have braces, had them around eight months and probably another eight to go. The full-on, train track style braces! They don't make me self-conscious though because I don't have a particularly toothy smile to begin with, so while I'm sure most people notice with enough time around me, it's also not exactly in people's faces. Crooked teeth don't bother me (I'm a Brit, so good job really haha), however if somebody had REALLY yellow teeth or rotten teeth it would make me feel a bit queasy about going near them. I don't buy that everyone 'should' have perfect teeth and 'why haven't they had them sorted out?', simply not everybody cares as much about cosmetic issues as some people do. You can have perfectly health teeth that aren't bright white and straight, they might be less white and less straight but still healthy and strong so a lot of it is just about aesthetics. I didn't need braces until I was about 18/19 because a canine grew behind the baby canine and pushed it forward, so I had the baby pulled out and they're bringing the adult tooth forward... 16 months of braces for a single tooth but I'm sure it'll be worth it.
acrosstheuniverse Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 When I was growing up my family weren't big on dental hygiene, I don't think I brushed my teeth very often, either they didn't realise or they didn't care. So they're not super-white (although they could be much worse) and I don't have the money to get them whitened. Most people with bad teeth come to that position as a result of things that happened in their childhood long before they had any control, and they might not have the means to solve it as an adult.
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