Nothing but the tooth

[j4]

I've realised that a lot of the reason I'm unhappy with the way my face looks is that half-length tooth that I have. People have told me in the past that it's cute, and I used to think that it gave my face "character", but the more I see it in photos the more I think it just looks stupid. So, should I get it fixed? (Getting it fixed would probably be expensive and might be painful.)

[Poll #134798]

Comments

[k425.livejournal.com]

Well, I don't know you and I haven't seen your face - or your tooth for that matter - but I'm divided between b & c. If you can afford it and it'll make you happier about /what/ you see in the mirror then go for it. But it won't change /who/ you see in the mirror. Does that make any sense?

I spent many of my teen years in a brace for overcrowded and crooked upper teeth, and had a fair few baby and adult teeth removed in order to make room for straighter teeth. I still have crooked front teeth and an underbite. Or is it an overbite? Bottom teeth are behind the top teeth, anyway. Right now, I don't see it as a problem, except when I bang a tooth on a glass (I've chipped both glasses and teeth over the years!) or when I bang teeth when kissing. However, my Mum also has overcrowded and crooked teeth and has just embarked on a programme of dental work, at the age of 68. If it makes her feel better about herself, all power to her elbow. And if it makes you feel better about yourself, all power to yours too! Who knows, in 30 years time I may be following my Mum's example (as I have so often before...)