Living with crooked teeth..
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- UPDATE: Yes-- I have gotten braces since making this video as I indicated I was planning on doing . Nevertheless, I still stand by what I said in this video; I still stand by the idea that physical beauty is NOT all that makes a person beautiful. Even if my teeth are "straight" now, I still have other insecurities, so I still use the tips that I gave on this video. Some people have expressed their disappointment regarding my getting braces. That is okay. But I hope it is understood that this is something I wanted to do from the beginning, and it was helpful not only to my self-esteem, but also to my health. I believe in everyone having the choice of doing what they want with their bodies. So if it disappoints you that I got braces, I'm sorry. But I don't regret it one bit. :)
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No, this is not a Death Cab for Cutie cover.. :P
I hope that by explaining how I deal with my crooked teeth, this video will help those of you who are in the same boat as I am. :)
Happy times! :)
Hey i’m a dental nurse and my teeth are not straight just wanted to say perfect teeth are not the be all and end all as long as your teeth and gums are healthy! I see way too many beautiful kind people who have literally cried in the chair over having a crooked smile and it really upsets me! Just know that this instagram style smile is a trend right now and sometimes very dangerous. If you are looking for a straighter whiter smile please always go to a reputable dentist/orthodontist. Imperfect smiles are perfectly fine and when i started my career were not nearly as obsessed over as they are today. Your smile gives you character and beauty even some of the most famous models have perfectly imperfect smiles and absolutely rock that look!
What a sweet and beautiful comment. Thank you for your kind words and for your feedback as a dental nurse! That is really helpful and I'm sure others will be happy to see your comment as well! Thank you!
My teeth are a lot worse, I can't even look at them without cringing. I can't imagine what other people think
101Phantomwolf Hi there! Thank you for your comment. And I'm sure I know how you feel! It's not easy having crooked teeth. But just remember what I said on here :) Also, not everyone is a superficial a-hole who will only look at your teeth and judge you. :) Some of us are actually nice ;) xoxo
I have it too. And people told me to wear braces. Even my friends, sometimes they told me in a really mean way it hurts haha. Of course I'd love to wear braces but its just that my parents havent got enough money to afford it.. so i still live with my crooked teeth and idc about what the ppl say
+c.styles what do you mean you can't afford it everyone i know in the UK gets braces for free
+Vivien Short That's a good point, Vivien. I wonder if some people for some reason don't know that? I live in the U.S., so no free braces for us :(
+c.styles I totally understand you! Don't let people get to you. They just say mean things because they have nothing better to do with themselves. :P Hugs!
Carmie Cat oh ok
Same
I have bad wonky teeth and people remind me of that all the time and i hate That they cost so much.
my teeth are soo crooked :( it has made me so depressed and unsocial :(
+Laura Rodriguez Hi Laura! Trust me, I know exactly how you feel. Since we live in a society that puts so much pressure on us to be beautiful in all physical ways, it's hard to have something that is not easy to cover or play off. At the same time, though, like I said here, your teeth do NOT define you-- they are not ALL of you. You have so much more to offer. And let me tell you-- I know A LOT of people in very high positions at work who are very likable and successful, and they do not have straight teeth at all! Our teeth mean nothing more than a beauty standard. YOU have a lot more to offer than just the way your teeth look. Stay strong and positive, my friend. You are definitely not alone in this.
Laura Rodriguez me too I'm crying so hard right now while I'm typing this.
@@TheDiaryofDestaney don't, you're beautiful and if a person can't see that and focus on your teeth instead of you as a whole then that's their problem, they are missing out.
Money Maker thank you 💗🙏💗🙏
Me too! I dont like to smile or laugh because I feel so insecure about my teeth that I dont want to see anyone 😓😥
My teeth have made me self-conscious for years. They're very crooked, and there's also one pushed much further back on the roof of my mouth that puts me in constant discomfort and gives me a slight lisp. I don't talk to people at school because of it, and I certainly don't smile. While my family has never been able to afford braces for me, I go to school with kids from affluent families, and nearly everyone else has had braces or has naturally perfect teeth, so they don't understand why I don't. I don't think I'll ever be confident with my teeth, but this video really helped me. You're beautiful and so are your teeth!
Dude, that trivial bullshit doesn't matter. I have horrible teeth, they go every which way you can imagine, a lot of them are rotten, they're all chipped and yellow and they stick out so I couldn't even hide them if I wanted to. I haven't been to a dentist in about 6-7 years. But then again my teeth always hurt and my mouth always bleed, so yea. I smile and laugh all the time and people make fun of me for havin gross teeth and I just laugh with em
Same for me :(
same situation, can't afford them and people wonder why I don't get braces
I feel u.
Cherry Kinz same
I have had crooked teeth my entire life. I cry about it all the time, I don't go out and socialize because of it. Mostly because I'm so scared by the idea of someone seeing my teeth I try to hide them when I talk and it's so unnatural and uncomfortable. So many people say they have crooked teeth and yes, technically they are crooked it's not even bad. All my teeth are perfect, except two; and that's what makes it bad.my two front teeth are turned. Ones inner side is turned forward and the other opposite. Idk how to explain it. This was due to an extra tooth that came down in between them when I was a kid (I had it removed), if it hadn't came down my teeth would have been naturally perfect like my mothers. I have never in my entire life seen someone's messed up the way mine are, and that's what makes me feel so ashamed. Because normal people think of crooked teeth and they think of things like yours, and it's no big deal but when you see mine it's kind of surprising. I always say, when you live with crooked teeth you can look in the mirror and feel like the most beautiful human being on earth, until you open your mouth, and then you lose every ounce of confidence. I've been made fun of, but now I'm only really the one hard on me. I am homeschooled and I don't talk to new people. It's so stressful because everyday I think about it and become sad because of it. But any sort of treatment is to expensive for my family. I went to a consultation once to see prices and stuff and it's a near 7,000 $ . This was really long so thanks if you read it all, I'm sure it was scattered and confusing but whatever. Idk if I'll ever accept myself, if I'll ever smile and be happy. Maybe one day when I provide for myself I'll afford it, maybe.
XxwhosawesoMExX aghhh I feel
Danica Laura girl get yourself together they are just teeth. I have had terrible teeth my entire life but I still smile. If anyone has anything to say about how they look they are so not worth your time or energy.
Lovezys123 Thankyou :-) I agree, I probably shouldn't waste my time and energy thinking about how I look but I just Can't help it some days. I am confident in other things in myself, that I like to focus on when I'm feeling insecure, so I am trying!
Danica Laura It's good that you are trying. I'm just very confident in myself and I hate when others worry about such small things.
Lovezys123 Thankyou love, I definitely see where you're coming from. And you're totally right anyway
I get how you say you are more than your teeth, but my teeth a pretty crooked and I get reminded about it 1-2 times a week, as if I didn't already know :/ the bad thing is i love my body, it's just my teeth hold me back from thinking i am beautiful. this video did help though, thanks :)
same, but my dentist told me one of my teeth has to grow just a little more for braces.. but it grows soooooo slow... :"(
Ariana Dallas aha i know its so annoying :(
lucy lol same😭
lucy lol its the same thing for me
lucy rose SAME
i love girls with crooked teeth. idk why i just think its really cute.
+The Bronx Eternal Aw that's great to hear. I think you'd make a lot of girls happy on this comment thread!
I SO agree with this! It KILLS me that so many girls/women who have them don't realize that it's attractive to some people because they're self-conscious about it in the first place and then get abused by a bunch of idiots who spent thousands of dollars to make their teeth unnaturally straight.
I think it's far more important to just make sure they're clean and well taken care of. I think there are lots of men who find it very attractive and this is going to be a thing in the near future. Don't change them unless you really hate them yourself.
@@brianc5592 you just made my day, maybe even year🙏 god bless you!
my teeth are horrible. i have very sharp teeth in the front and crooked teeth, and my mom always forgets to call the dentist.
+maggie jones Hi Maggie! I know how you feel. Hopefully you can get your mom to call the dentist, or offer to call them yourself! It's important to take care of yourself both physically and emotionally/mentally. Hope things get better for you, but remember you are still awesome regardless!! :)
That is my life I have fangs and the back ones are crooked iv been asking to go to the dentist for 5 years lmao hope some day my mom remembers
Same... I finally started my treatment and in 2 weeks I will get surgery but it took my mom sooo long to call the dentist! I'm 17 and everyone around me has perfect teeth... Dating is difficult for me as well because I'm just so disgusted of myself...
My teeth are crooked and I smile but I smile with my mouth closed. I laugh but with my mouth closed or looking down a lot or even putting my hands over them. It's really my only insecurity and if I'm being honest, I'm a decent-goodlooking person but the only thing that ruins me is my teeth. All my pictures I have are with my mouth closed because I don't wanna show my teeth. People on social media think I'm handsome but haven't seen my teeth and when I meet them, I'm so scared they'll think to themselves how my teeth are crooked. When I talk to people I look another way or down. My mom is saving up money for the dentist but I really want them now and I'm sorta impatient :( I've offered to work even thought im 15 to help my mom get money faster but my mom says she has everything under control and is saving money. I want to work but I need to focus on school. I need help please! Love your video and thank you so much for posting it!!! Please reply!
+Nathan Ortiz Hi Nathan! Thanks so much for your message. I totally understand how you feel. It is really difficult having crooked teeth. Hopefully this video helps you in the meantime while you and your mom are able to get you braces in the future :) Like I said, it does suck sometimes, but you gotta focus on the GOOD things about you!! Your teeth aren't everything, and many people honestly don't care :) You seem awesome to me!! Stay that way! :)
Lol my names Nathan and I have this exact life problem
I actually think your smile is really pretty and your teeth are so white! Your confidence truly does shine through your personality:)
Awww Thank you so much for your sweet comment!!! It means a lot :) xoxo
Your vid honestly helped a lot.Thank you so so much
I've always disliked the way my teeth are and I've always disliked smiling or even opening my mouth due to them.Its my partners prom dance next week so I'll be flying down to where she is and it will be the first time we meet due to us having met online a year ago.My main fear is her seeing my teeth in person and I'm worried about what her thoughts will be especially due to her having a flawless smile.Your vid has truly made me feel more confident about it :)
Thank you so much
I know that this sounds stupid, but I am deathly afraid of the dentist. I know, it's childish and stupid but for some reason they just stress the hell out of me. I literally have no better reason for not getting braces. I'm at the age (14-15) where kids have already gotten there's on or off, but I haven't gotten them at all. My teeth are my biggest insecurity. I always see these things about how smiling makes you more beautiful, but not with teeth like mine. Whenever I try to look good, I just remember my teeth. I hate it so much and I would give anything to forget my fear of the dentist but it gives me terrible anxiety even thinking about it and I don't know why. Anyway, having crooked teeth sucks, especially when you don't have anything to make up for it like me lol but your video made me feel a lot better knowing there are people with crooked teeth who can pull it off, and go through the same problems as me, so thank you :)
+anime fan Thanks so much for your comment. I'm glad my video at least helped a little bit. Dentist anxiety is actually quite common, so don't think your situation is stupid or childish! It happens to a lot of people. However, it makes me sad that you are deprived of having a smile you want because of your anxiety. I know it's not something you can "get over". Have you considered therapy? Sometimes it takes an expert to show you that it is just an irrational fear that you CAN move on from with help and time. :) Regardless of what you said, I can see you have a beautiful personality and honestly that means SO much more than just having straight teeth. Stay strong, my friend. And I hope you are able to minimize your anxiety and get braces if you wish :)
I am 17 and no braces. Crooked teeth with 2 canine ones. I am very afraid of the dentist and to fix my teeth I'd have to pull FOUR out and I'm very afraid of pulling healthy teeth out. I don't want to get braces and try to smile more, because most ofnmy friends never mention it and I know that they love me for my personality and I should as well
I have crooked teeth and I have visited my orthodontists and she told me I need to have braces, but my mom doesn't understand why do I need it and she refuses to let me have braces. Every time when I try to talk to her nicely, she would eventually yell at me, and ask me not to waste her time on bringing me for getting braces. I have been trying to embrace it, but I just feel so self-conscious all the time. :(
I'm so sorry to hear that your mom is not understanding why you need braces. :( I think parents sometimes just don't get how we feel and why something like this is necessary. Correcting a crooked smile is not only good for your self-esteem, but it's also good for your health. I made this video purely with the intention of giving some comfort to people like myself at the time who couldn't get braces. But I hope your mom realizes this is a health issue, and braces would help tremendously! Big hugs, friend!!
+Carmie Cat Thanks for your reply! :) Can you please tell me how can crooked teeth affect my health? Maybe I could tell my mom about this.
+Sterling Official I hope this helps! This is straight from my ortho's website: "Having crooked teeth can often lead to a bad bite, which means your teeth don't fit together properly so they are wearing unevenly. Without treatment, excessive wear can cause cracked teeth and lead to more dental work. Orthodontic treatment can improve function, creating teeth that last longer, work more efficiently, and usually look better. Because properly brushing and flossing your teeth is more difficult with crooked teeth, having a straighter smile will promote proper oral hygiene and keep teeth healthy for the rest of your life."
+Sterling Official I would also suggest doing some research online from legitimate sources saying why it's important to have straight teeth. :) Big hugs!
+Carmie Cat Woah, this is so different from what my dentist said. She told me that it won't affect anything like my health. Straightening my teeth is only to improve my look. That's why my mom told me it's no big deal.
I am so insecure about my teeth. I have always wanted to have a confident smile but it seems everytime i laugh i notice my teeth are showing. I dont know why it bothers me so much but its nice see a beautiful woman who hasnt had braces say this. I definitely feel a little more confidence in my smile now. Thank you so much.
Ik how you feel
I lost one of my front teeth when I was 9 years old and my family didn't have the insurance to get it fixed for 17+ years so smiling and socializing with people has never been good. But I did incur much ridicule and judgement in particular from girls. They have always had something mean to say about how messed up my teeth are and my overall appearance (as if I weren't aware of it already) so because of this I have a hard time believing women when they say 'physical beauty is not all what makes a person beautiful' when they have proven they care so much about a guy's image/ appearance etc. I mean if you don't have a nice smile you get treated pretty low sometimes.
Oh I can imagine you had to endure a lot of bullying on this. Trust me, so did I. People definitely do care about physical appearances, that's absolutely true. But my point here is that it is certainly not ALL that matters about a person. And at least the right people in your life could care less about this. There are so many layers to a person, than to just define someone based on this one physical appearance, well, that is just plain superficial. And people who think that way, trust me, they are not my friends. Definitely makes you feel not so great about yourself, but you gotta believe that you are worth so much more than that, and the good people in this world will see that.
Yeah its unfortunate because people see my teeth and probably think I never tried to take care of them when in reality I have suffered incidents that led to my teeth being knocked out so people get the wrong impression right off the bat ya know? I'm sorry I didn' t mean to sound harsh on women guys also did their fair share of bullying as well. Thanks for the reassurance tho its nice to know there are still decent people out there like yourself that can look past judging someone based on their appearance.
I totally agree :) And yes, there are still some good people out there :) Don't lose all faith in that. :)
I hate teeth, they cause people a lot of pain and because of this I can't eat now!
Thanks so much for this video. I want to start UA-cam but my teeth hold me back. I am really good at encouraging people. I think it's time I put this fear aside. I will get no where if I have this one little thing stop me! We can do this. You are really beautiful and I see a beautiful person in the inside too! Xoxo
+Samantha Fagiana Hi beautiful Samantha!! Your comment really touched me! I know exactly how you feel! But guess what?? You ended up watching this video, even though I had the same fear! And look at all the people we have brought together! Honestly, if you feel you are a great motivator to others, you should totally start making videos!! The key is to 1) be confident, and 2) not give a crap what others think! You can do this!!! :) Keep me posted! I'll definitely subscribe ;)
thank you for posting this video. growing up with crooked teeth 's not really easy at all and I'm still struggling where to get my confidence most of the time. it made me teary to hear that there are still people out there that look pass through appeared. I hope you'll have a successful appointment although I know it's been months since you posted this video lol :)
You are such a sweetheart!! :) Thank you for your sweet comment. I know exactly how you feel, which is why I had to make this video :) You just gotta remember you are beautiful inside, and that makes the outside even more glowing--no matter what you look like. :) I know it's hard, but you gotta believe it. You are awesome!! Your teeth don't get to dictate that. :) xoxo
I'm about to get braces myself. I decided that I what to change them, but I totally agree with you. Confidence is key. I have had people tell me they like my teeth and that they give me personality. I think you really are helping alot of people with this channel. Thank you and be you !! keep empowering people
Thanks so much for your comment! Congrats on choosing to get braces! It is definitely a big decision, but a great one if you have the opportunity! Keep being awesome and confident! We need more people like you in the world :).
Semi crooked teeth, one very obvious and noticeable when smiling. I had the chance to get braces when i was younger but i was stupid back then lol.
Now 26 years old, just like you, I'm conscious that I am more than my teeth and I'm happy I came across this video.
Regardless I will look into braces this year but just like you said it... You all need to know you all are beautiful people and we got so much more to offer.
Thank you!
Aw you are so awesome, Juan! :) Glad this video helped you!! And good for you for looking into braces either way :) You sound like an awesome person! :) Stay strong and awesome!
What all women need to hear.
1 Not because you look on a certain way you are going to deserve love.
2 Beautiful people don't suffer less or have less problems.
3 You already deserve love just the way you are.
I couldn't agree more. Thank you for your comment!
Just want to say thank you for sharing this video, I have crooked teeth as well, not horrible but definitely noticeable but I love makeup and have been wanting to wear lipstick for a while and never have because like you said I didn't want to draw more attention to them. But your video has definitely encouraged me :)
Hi cutie!! Aww I'm so glad my video has encouraged you to wear the pretty make up you have been wanting to!! Seriously, you have every right to do it, so don't let anything stop you! :) I'm sure you look beautiful either way! ;)
i've had anxiety issues with the dentist, for years I've had panic attacks before even opening my mouth so my teeth are all crooked or behind/in front of one another and slightly yellow and have some stains, so with friends and a twin with perfect teeth it kind of felt like I had to keep my mouth shut 24/7 but I'm trying to accept that I am fine the way I am and that if I can't bring myself to get braces at the moment so I'm learning to just brush it off and realise I am more than my teeth and I can always whiten them if I want but I can't change my feelings for braces for now so I am more than my teeth so thank for this (I'm only 15, so you are so inspirational)
+Caitlín Kirby Hi Caitlin!!! You are such a sweetheart! Thank you for your comment! I know how you feel. Anxiety is no joke, and it is hard to deal with especially when it comes to something you are already unhappy about. But yes-- you should always remember that you are more than your teeth! And you are most certainly not alone!!! Just look at all the comments on this page. There are SO many of us out there who feel the same exact way. Go at your own pace. Do what makes you comfortable. But always know that you are wonderful and you are worth every single thing in this world. :) Big hugs, my friend!!! I am here for you! ;)
I have terrible front teeth, they're yellow and misaligned. I'm quite conscious about it, I even try to keep my piece in social conversations in fear of revealing these monsters. That's being English for you, ha! But you're a good looking woman and I don't think it detracts from your overall appearance.
Billy Roadhouse Potato Elephant Aw thank you, Billy. You are too sweet! I'm sure your teeth are not that bad! Sometimes we think the worst of ourselves, when in reality things are not that bad. :) I hope you are doing great and that you don't let your teeth stop you from being awesome!!! xoxo
It's just so sad that in this world people are made to feel insecure about their teeth. Who cares? Honestly. Your beautiful, don't let anyone tell you different!
I had braces as a teenager and really loved smiling for photos and thought I looked great after they came off.. I never got my wisdom teeth out though and they started pushing my teeth out of place and now I feel so sad every time I smile for a photo, or I just avoid them altogether.
I'm considering an appointment to get invisalign but feel bad spending all that money when I could be using it to pay off my mortgage.. decisions are hard :P
+Kalliste Hi there!! Your situation is completely understandable. I have found through this channel that there are a lot of people who have had braces when they were younger, but then something happened and their teeth became crowded again. I totally understand how you feel about the money aspect of things, but I think it's still something worth considering if it would really make you feel better about your smile. I actually got braces after this and just had them taken off about a month ago. I only paid $140/mo and my last payment was just this past month :) I did put $500 down, and my insurance covered $1500. Of course it depends on your location, your needs, and what you want to do, but I think orthos try to make it work for you. Just a thought :)
Hey Carmie!
I just wanted to let you know that your video actually made me feel better. I can relate to everything that you just said. My teeth are as crooked as yours and your advices are exactly those I give to people who deal with insecurities. I'm a musician myself and I sometimes find it hard to sing in front of people because I'm so self-cautious about my teeth. And I can't stop imagining myself with straight shiny teeth and the impact that it's gonna have on my life and how it's gonna boost my self-esteem. And I think that teeth insecurities are the worst because a smile is something so natural and you don't have to hide it or be ashamed of it, its sad not to be able to smile. My only dream is to smile and laugh in front of people without being ashamed. I needed to hear it from someone who deals with the same struggle as mine, so thank you. You are gorgeous :) ( Sorry for my poor english )
Hi Sam!
I am so happy to hear my video made you feel better :) Like I tell everyone that leaves a comment on here, you are definitely worth so much more than just your teeth, but I totally understand how it can be something that brings you anxiety and feelings of low self-esteem. People are superficial, that's just the way it is, but you sound like a beautiful person, and people who truly care about you will know that and not even care what your teeth look like. Just know you are amazing, and if singing is something you love to do, keep doing it!! Showing your beautiful voice will show even more to people how amazing you are ;) Big hugs!!
I can't believe how nice you are. You definitely love to help people and it shows. I wish that you can always find someone there for you when you need to be somebody to cheer you up. I think everyone agrees on the fact that you radiate good vibes and we all have love for you. Wish you the best of luck with your braces journey and it looks so cute on you!!! Post more videos! Hugs.
Sam MB YOU are so sweet :) Thank you for the incredibly nice comments!!! I appreciate everything you said!! :) xoxo
In the same boat! I have crooked teeth myself and I struggle with learning to love and then hating my teeth. But you are so right! I do have to accept and know I am more than my teeth
hey my name is alexis de la cruz and im just your average 17 year old boy looking through youtube videos when i randomly got to this one and i just have to say you are an amazing inspiring person i relate to you because i grew up with an overbite it was really hard making eye contact with people and i lived like that all through 9th grade until i finally realized beauty is on the inside people joked about my teeth but i learned to deal with the fact that my teeth were the way they were and i couldnt change that i come from a poor family so i could never afford braces i just want to take a minute to say your such a great person and a great impact in my life totally subscribing c:
Alexis De La Cruz Hi Alexis!!! Your comment just made my day :") Thank you SO much!! I totally know what you mean. It takes a lot to put aside outward appearances and realize that what's inside is what truly matters :) You are awesome, and I'm sure an amazing person! Thank you for being so sweet, I really appreciate it!!! :) xoxo
My teeth are pretty crooked and I've never been self conscious about it at all. Like I've never given any thought to it. It's just me. My parents, aunt and dentist reccomended me getting some braces. So I went to get a consultation and they said I needed to remove teeth beforehand and I really didn't feel that the cost was worth the payoff($1000 for teeth removal, $3500 for braces) . I told her I really didn't want to do braces and she asked if I was self conscious while I smile, and I honestly am not then she asked why am I in there getting a consultation. I'm gonna pay the same amount of money to get my teeth cleaned semiannually whether they were straight or not. As long as I brush normally and care for them so they are healthy I couldn't care less.
Hey, whatever works for YOU! that's definitely the moral of the story here. If you don't want braces and you don't see the need for them, then more power to you. Whatever makes you happy, that's what matters. :)
because of having a crooked teeth plus a yellowish teeth, i became anti-social :( people around me think i dont want to be friends with them .I even had to make a scenario just to get away from the moment when one of my classmate ask me to smile .i wish someone could help me pay for braces :((
Char Ahhhrceohhh I understand how you feel all too well! But you are not helping yourself by putting yourself down or assuming that people won’t like you, or that they will judge you. You are a beautiful person regardless of what your teeth look like. So go out there and make yourself confident! And one day, when you are able to afford braces, get them! Believe me, if I could do it in my late 20s, anyone can do it. ❤️
Came across this video, i also have crooked teeth and some missing ones at the back and it really affects my confidence and self belief in front of women. It feels like i am good enough as a friend but teeth are the reason it will never be any more than that. I know i need to learn to be happy, i have tried and i am going see what can be done. Im 28 and never felt so low.
Hi Ian!
I am so sorry to hear about how you feel regarding your teeth. I really hope my video helped you!! And trust me, your self-worth is not measured by your teeth or any of your looks. Sure those things are initially of importance, but as time goes by, you as a person is what really matters. And I can tell you from experience that there are a ton of boys I know who don't have straight teeth who are major cuties and girls love them! :) Confidence is key. Be strong and remember how awesome you are!! ;)
Hi Steph!
Aww I am so glad I can be of some help to you!! Definitely watch it as often as you need! Trust me, I have my moments too, and like I said on this video, I need to remind myself constantly that I am more than just that. :) I'm sure you're beautiful, so definitely focus on your other wonderful qualities :)
Wow just wanted to say that you are an amazing person. Thanks for making this video and for being who you are.
Hi Jimmy! Thanks so much for your comment. It made my day! Hugs!!
you sound alot like me as far as being positive with others, I'm 40 and have really crooked teeth, just can't afford the dental work.
+Dezeri Smith Thanks for the comment, Dezeri :) I appreciate it! It is definitely important to keep a good attitude, and feel good about yourself. When that's the case, other people forget about the things you may think are "imperfections". Glad to hear there are other people out there who feel this way :) Keep it up!
Both my top and bottom row are completely crooked, braces are too expensive so my mum can't get them, I feel your pain crooked teeth suck I can't smile in pictures and I can't laugh with my mouth open XC
+Amy Martin Hi Amy! Thank you for your comment. I totally understand! I'm sorry that you, too, have felt that way about smiling. I know braces can be expensive, but hopefully when you are older, if you are still willing to, you could get braces :) I actually ended up doing so myself, and just got them off two months ago. It was not too expensive ($140/mo), and I am officially done paying them off :) So, it is something to definitely consider in the future. It's not impossible :) Big hugs!!
You are so gorgeous omg! I'm planning on getting braces this year and I'm almost 20 haha.. I make alot of eye contact when I speak to someone so people look at me directly :) That's how I always dealt with it haha
Awww you are too sweet!! :"). Thank you!! And that's awesome you make eye contact, because honestly that's also a sign of confidence :). I love it! Keep being awesome and so excited for you to start your braces journey! I actually got braces too and I'm now 29 ;) so no worries!
Mine is the worst.. I can't.. 😢😢
i wish i was confident, i have crooked teeth similar to yours, i don't even like to speak in public or speak in group discussions. i hate how shy i am :( i wish i just could get over it. im 21 :( im scared to get braces because of the pain
The most important lesson I learned from having crooked teeth is good character last/matters more than external appearance, braces are extremely expensive so I learned to embrace my four crooked teeth.
I have a a REALLY bad over-bit, like REALLY BAD and my bottom teeth are crooked. I HATE LAUGHING WITH PEOPLE because it’s SO noticeable. But I just always have to remind myself that I’m still beautiful and young and one day I’ll be able to get braces!!
I totally understand how you feel, friend! And yes-- keep reminding yourself of ALL that makes you who you are. Your teeth are barely a tiny portion of it. You are so much more, and therefore beautiful!
I know this is a really old video, but I really needed tho hear this, thank you so much 💛
+Stephellen Hi Stephe!! Man.. did I really not respond to this comment until now?? UA-cam is so weird.. haha anyway, thanks so much for your comment! I am so glad it helped you :) xoxo
I hate my crooked teeth, I record my own videos so I do see the comments about it here and there, not huge ones but they're there, and it makes it harder to do face cam. Not to mention, no matter how many whitening products I use they never seem white enough
It's really hard for me to deal with my crooked teeth. It affects the way I speak and that's why I'm not confident talking with people. I want to get my braces already!! maybe next month...i wish..
jasminelouise36 Hi Jasmine! Girl, I totally understand you!!!! It sucks feeling insecure about our teeth :( But try to use the tips I gave here on this video. You are so much more than your teeth! I bet you are a beautiful, sweet person!! :) You are worth so much more than that!!! xoxo
I have soooooooooo crooked like its bad in in second semester but I have really bad teeth like let me tell you I'm probably not even gonna get my braces until summer but I get compliments on my hair and for me it helps smiling with my mouth close I don't try to make it obvious but in still trying to like cover them up a little
I totally understand! And that's great that your hair makes you feel beautiful, and that's because you ARE beautiful!! :) keep up that good attitude and do what you feel most comfortable with!
I'm sorry you feel that way. Beauty is much more than a face. Some "beautiful" people, according to how you see the world, are actually horrible people, which consequently makes them ugly. But that's just how I see it. Go on and live your life in the most superficial way possible ;)
Carmie Cat No. Beauty is NOT subjective. www.jewishjournal.com/the_other_a_word/item/beauty_is_not_in_the_eye_of_the_beholder_it_is_objective
Good try but 1) again, that is focused on physical beauty and 2) that was written in a Jewish Journal by a person who felt like writing on this topic. This was not a peer-reviewed, scientific study on what beauty means. And we don't have to agree. I see beauty as more than is on someone's physical appearance. You see beauty as physical attributes. It is what it is.
I'm 19 and my 2 front teeth grew wrong. One on the left is on a slant :/ I never smile at all. I went to the Dentist in 2012 and they didn't say anything about me needing braces or anything else to help fix them. Just to clean that was it.
Same
From my 20s to 30s my teeth progressively got worse due to tongue-thrusting whilst swallowing. I'm 31 year old and got the courage to get braces. 3months have gone by and my teeth are already super straight.
You have very nicely shaped teeth. Getting braces would change your life and your confidence with go through the roof. You would have a million dollar Hollywood smile.
Aww thanks for your comment! And so happy for you and your decision to get braces!! And I have a little surprise... I did get braces ;) hehe I'm getting them off in just a few days :D.
What is with the assumption that everyone who has bad teeth wants braces? And straight teeth with change your life? I have a husband, two wonderful kids and great friends, how could my life be better if I had straight teeth? Getting a nice haircut made me confidence go through the roof!
Carmie Cat Omg, did you get them off? I bet you look GORGEOUS!! You have such nicely shaped teeth.
Thank you so much for this video! I'm going to save it and watch it whenever I'm feeling really insecure about my teeth x
OMG I love that you posted this video. My smile is very similar to yours and your video helped alot
Aw thank you so much!! And I am so glad that it helped :) We gotta always remember we are so much more than just one part of us ;)
Thank you, you helped me a lot. I'm very self conscious about my teeth.
+Jessica R Hi Jessica :) I'm so glad my video helped. I totally understand you. Big hugs, dear friend! You are more beautiful than you think!
Carmie Cat thank you, it really has brought me down alot, i'm afraid to smile. You're beautiful too you sweet soul :)
Awesome. Fix em if you want BUT, I don't know what the percentage is but many guys think crooked teeth on good looking girls is so hot. Hope that made your day too.
Adam Barner Hi Adam! Not sure if I had responded to your comment already! lol Thank you for the comment. I appreciate it :) However, I do want to point out that my fixing my teeth is solely something I am doing for ME. Not because I want guys to find me attractive. Which trust me, I haven't had a problem with :) Things like these are not always about attracting the opposite sex, but feeling good about oneself. :)
Good point, I was just saying its a beautiful and unique thing.
Adam Barner That's a good point too, Adam. :) Thank you!
you're awesome. you go girl
+Farwyn Kaka Aw thanks so much :) xoxo
I've always wanted to get braces but my parents never had enough money for it. I don't want to sound spoiled because my parents give me everything they can, but it still kind of sucks. My teeth are my biggest insecurity and I always feel selfconsious when I laugh and even when I talk sometimes. Now that I'm older I want to save money for braces but I also feel insecure about having braces while I'm in college :\
Hi Laura! Thank you for your comment. I totally understand how you feel! But if you are able to save for braces, I highly recommend them! You might feel a little insecure at first, but once you start seeing the changes, it is so worth it! Plus they are temporary :) and you will feel so much more confident :) regardless, you ARE beautiful and so much more than all this :) hugs!!
Hey! So I kind of had the same situation as you. My parents never really wanted me to have braces when I was younger because of the cost. Time went by and I still thought my teeth were one of my biggest insecurities. I'm 19 now. I'm a sophomore in college and I wear braces! I can afford them on my own and made the decision to get them. Honestly, I think I'm so happy I made this decision. I wear ceramic braces on top and metal on the bottom but trust me. There are SOO many adults wearing braces now. It's cool so don't stress about when you wear them, think about the outcome! :)
Thank you so much for the advice you two! I've been looking for an insurance so the costs of my braces will be a little less expensive :) (I live in the Netherlands so idk how things are organized wherever you guys live haha). Since you're wearing braces: How is it to wear braces? Painful? Made some great progress? I've had some photo's done from my teeth in the past and I think I'll only get braces for my top row :).
+Laura B Wearing braces isn't actually that bad! At first it hurt of course because your teeth aren't used to appliances attached, but then you get used to it and even forget they're there. Honestly, after 2 weeks of having them, my teeth shifted so much. Believe it or not, but when you take care of your teeth how you're supposed to, your teeth will move faster than usual. Right now I'm in my 5th month out of 24 months. My teeth are already straight, top and bottom, and it just makes me so excited for when they come off. Time goes by really fast so don't worry about the length needed! Braces has definitely given me much more confidence and now I smile as if I'm not wearing braces. You learn to love them! :)
I have crooked teeth and it makes me insecure but over the years I started to love my teeth
I totally relate! And I'm so happy you have started to love your teeth :) yay!
Its an unequal world that we live in, I have crooked teeth and the orthodontist said that if I want to get braces then I would have to have three of my teeth pulled out. "ouch" right? When people look at you first impression is what they notice and remember rather than your great personality, your kindness and etc. I too like girls and infact I met someone that I really like tonight but I couldn't built up the confidence to talk to her becasue I know I dont look perfect. I want to get braces but they costs too much, even if I want to get them I cant. My parents are tight fiancially and I dont wana use their money. Me, Im just a poor university student which means tight too.
Hi Jack,
I totally know where you are coming from. I am now 28 and had to wait that long to get my braces. So just know that it is still a possibility in the future. I had to save up and wait for the right time. I got there, and I can assure you that you can too :) It's true this world we live in is effed up. But if you don't give in to that bullshit, you can build that confidence :) I promise.
Ps- I had 8 teeth pulled before getting braces. It's not that bad :)
Thank you for that Carmie, ouch, 8 that really is worse than mine. you have such a brilliant smile now :)
Jack Xu Lol yeah, 8 is a lot :P But trust me it's not that bad. And thanks!! I'm glad I finally got braces :)
You’re so beautiful and lively plus your teeth are very healthy and white
My horrible, really crooked teeth with a couple a different colour
simply make me suicidal and my confidence is rock bottom
Oh gosh, I'm so sorry! That's so terrible to hear :( Please know you are worth so much more than your teeth. And you know I understand how you feel. Big hugs to you!!!!
I have the worst teeth ever when i was eight i hadn't lost any of my two front teeth my dentist was concerned then he sent me to the orthadontics for an x-ray.I found out i had extra teeth in my gum which blocked my proper adult teeth from coming down after having many appointments (i was at this point 10) i had the operation 6 teeth where removed including my baby teeth in the front so i was toothless missing 2 teeth and there was no way to hide it. I felt like no one understood. In addition chains were added to my mouth on my gum connecting to the adult teeth- i also had/have a retainer to pull them down. I currently have one tooth have down at and angle with chains coming of it and a gap - Worst of all is that it looks like my other tooth is gonna come out completely horizontal ( wrong way) followed by i crooked tooth there not even in the right place one is coming out infront on the other i feel so ugly. If you don't believe me go check out my channel you will see the gaps in my teeth - thanks for listening bye
+Vivien Short Hi Vivien! Thank you very much for your comment, and I apologize for the delay in responding. First of all I want to say that I went to see your channel. You are GORGEOUS!!! Honestly, your teeth do not distract me at all from all your other beautiful attributes, so please do not EVER think you are ugly! At the same time, I totally know how you feel. We all here on this comment thread seem to have had different situations with our teeth, but the one commonality in it is that we are all insecure about our smiles and we are not happy with how our teeth look. Since you are already on your way with getting your teeth corrected, I know you will be fine :) It takes time to correct issues with our smiles, but in the end it is worth it. In the meantime, keep your head high and love yourself. You have so much to offer to the world :) xoxo
thank you you made me feel so much better and don't worry about not replying earlier !! x
So glad to hear that, Vivien :) I am happy to help! You are wonderful and I am happy for you!! Big hugs!!
Your crooked teeth are cute, I feel like mine are just horrible, I have confidence, but I still have insecurities
Aw you're such a sweetheart! Thank you, cutie! And trust me, I know how you feel. I always felt the same way! But good for you for having confidence! Honestly, that makes all the difference!! Big hugs!! :)
I'm having a very bad crooked teeth my front teeth one of 1 moved very back . so I'm afraid to smile to ppl . because I don't have this confidence in me . I feel I'm ugly . I don't feel good show ppl my teeth . I even smile with my mouth close n just simple stretch my lips in line . I watched ur video . I don't see any problem with ur teeth lol . at least you're better than mine n still looking so great . I wish I have ur self Confidence too .
+D. Gia Jessica Hi cutie! I totally understand how you feel. Trust me-- My teeth might not have seemed that bad, but I did feel ugly a lot of the time. I made this video to help others, but also to remind myself that I need to stay positive and like myself for all the other reasons other than my teeth. I am more than sure you are a beautiful and wonderful person. Your teeth might not be perfect, but that doesn't mean you aren't beautiful and super smart. Stay strong, my friend :)
Hi Peggy!
Thank you for your comment. I totally know what you mean. But I hope this video helped you!! Because what really matters is who you are. I am sure you are a beautiful person :) Keep up the positive thoughts!! And remind yourself you are awesome!!! :)
also if I had a gf that had crooked teeth I would say u look good as u are.
+ImtheGamingMaster MASA (TheDeathGamer4776) Thanks! I actually already got braces and am almost done with the process :) hehe But I appreciate your comment!!
I totally understand! And don't worry-- I'm sure you don't look ridiculous :) It's all subjective. Hope this video at least helped in some way! xoxo
Awwwwww :") You are so sweet. Thank you for the comment! :-*
mines are worse..it looks like my front teeth are the jurassic park door is opening
You're teeth is super clean
+The Talking Laptop Hehe thank you! I definitely try keeping them clean as much as possible :)
this made me feel better. thanks
Love this video so much! Such an inspiration!! :)
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Que bello comentario!!! Gracias, preciosa!!! Perdón que me tomo tanto tiempo en responder, pero ni me di cuenta que tenia comentarios!! Mil gracias por todo y espero que te sientas mejor y sigas siendo la linda persona que eres :) xoxo
thankyou so much for this video its helped me alot.x
Aw this is a very helpful video thankyou!!! Made me feel abit better about my teeth haha ;)
Yay! So glad I could help, Lisa :) Big hugs!
You're beautifil, thanks for this motivation!
Aww thank you so much for your sweet comment :) It makes me happy!
Well last time i went to the dentist i had to walk out cus i thought i was going to faint, i cant do needles,blood etc so my life is shit and im in my 30s and will never get a girlfriend so probably be on my own for rest of my life, my teeth are alot worst than yours thats for sure.
thanks i really needed this advice :)
Aw I'm so glad I could help :) Be positive! You are awesome no matter what ;)
Your teeth are beautiful and your very beautiful I have crooked teeth as well but your a huge inspiration to me
Awww I'm sorry I'm just seeing your comment! But thank you so much for your kindness! xoxo
how old were u when u ended up getting braces?
Hi There! I got my braces soon after I turned 27. I got them off right before I turned 30 :)
I rather crooked teeth than discolored teeth any day
+cameleon Girl Lol Sure thing-- but I think some people would disagree. Or maybe prefer not to have either at all! People put a lot of emphasis on "perfect", but reality is everyone has their own imperfections. To me, as long as you take care of yourself, that's all I care about.
Carmie Cat I have teethfrom hell due to chemo and other meds and I'm young and attractive but it's always on my mind and causeds depression. It's amazing the power of teeth and we try to downplay the importance but deep inside we know we truly want that perfect smaile. I'm currently looking into actually getting dentures and get myself in a shappier state.
Maaan you so kind
i have crooked teeth
+raeid_72343 You are not alone, my friend. :)
I have pointy fangs so I look scary af
Thank you for making this video.
Aww of course! :) I"m glad you enjoyed it!
you have way to many teeth. did you get your wisdom teeth out because if you didn't when they grow in they push others together. do what you have to do.
I probably do somewhere in my closet! lol I'll try to find them :)
Mine is worse.
I know we all have different scenarios :( But I hope at least this video was helpful to you :) xoxo
My teeth are 100 times worse than yours 🥺😭
I love your teeth
You're so sweet
My teeth are so much worse
SquadMakeup Hi there! Thanks for your comment! I hope you're hanging in there and staying positive! :) Teeth most certainly aren't everything!
You're really cute. Your teeth being crooked doesn't change anything. I mean, at least they're white. 😆
Hahaha Aw thanks so much for your sweet comment :) xoxo
you are beautiful :)
AW thank you :) and you are SWEET! :D
Um youre gorgeous
Shayla UA-cam Aw you are so sweet! Thank you ☺️❤️❤️❤️
having crooked teeth has made me extremely fearful of meeting new people and even going to job interviews. I now live with really bad anxiety and I think that it all traces back to my crooked teeth. I wish that straight teeth were not that standard.
Pauline O'Riley Who cares if that is the standard fuck that, I love my teeth the way they are you should too.
Lovezys123 you're right, thanks
Could be worse, you could be missing teeth or have terrible, huge gaps.
Pauline O'Riley i feel the same way
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A persons character matters more than someone's appearance, good character lasts longer than looks.
Absolutely!! xoxo
My teeth are worse than yours and I just hate smiling, let alone talking.
***** Awww I'm sorry to hear that, Janelle :( I know how you feel, though, trust me! But like I said on this video, you are so much more than your teeth! I am sure you are a BEAUTIFUL person!!! Focus on your amazing qualities--which I am sure there are many!! You are wonderful, and shouldn't be limited by what your teeth look like.
+Carmie Cat
I finally have an update! I'm getting braces put on this Tuesday! I did a recent vlog and shouted you out! I'm going to post an update with my braces on Tuesday when I get them put on!
That is so great to hear!!! Congrats!! I'll definitely watch your video :) xoxo Thanks for being so sweet!
My teeth are so much more crooked it's horrible
Thanks for the video! It was very uplifting. 😊
I just wanted to say to everyone that crooked teeth can be very cute. My front teeth on top and bottom are very crooked. My canines are sort of overlapping the teeth near them and I have a gap in between my two front teeth. But every guy that has ever had a crush on me says that his favorite thing about me is my smile. They would always ask for pictures of me smiling. They would be all like "Where's that gorgeous smile? ;)" So don't feel bad about your teeth! They are unique!
That is so sweet to hear!! :) I really loved your comment. So glad that you're happy with your smile. The truth is that smiles are beautiful regardless :) Because they mean happiness. I wish more people would see them this way. I'm just so glad there are people out there like you :)
OMFG I have straight teeth but my two front upper teeth are crooked
I'm sure you look super cute :) but I understand! xoxo
This made me feel good about myself! I hate my teeth! 2 of my side teeth are pushed back and I really want braces but I can't afford them :'(
Terrazas549 Hi there!! Thank you for your comment! I'm so glad this video made you feel a little better :) I know braces can be expensive!! That's why I had to wait so long to get them! But in the meantime, you gotta remember you are awesome no matter what your teeth look like!! If you show that you're confident, people will notice YOU not just your teeth :) Big hugs!!!
I really needed this, thank you! You're so gorgeous and your teeth look beautiful the way they are :)
Bethany Meyer Awww Bethany you are too sweet! Thank you :) You seem just as gorgeous!! Stay strong and remember you are beautiful! :) xoxo
I'm really glad you made this video. I had braces when I was a child, and my teeth were straight and I got them removed, but I didn't wear my retainer after as much as I should have (which was entirely my own fault), and my front bottom teeth moved back and got crowded and one of them sticks forward a bit. My top row of teeth are perfectly straight and I'm glad for that, but the bottom ones are so noticeable and I'm -constantly- thinking about them. Not a day goes by that I don't feel horrible about how those teeth look. The dentist has even told me to be careful because the crowding makes it much easier for plaque and all to build up...it also doesn't help that I'm incredibly terrified of dentists so I don't go as much as I should, and I'm pretty sure I'm developing gum disease...
I also work in child care, and since kids are curious about things they don't see often, so I've had my teeth pointed out and asked about more often than I'd like. I've gotten everything from 'what happened to your teeth' to 'it looks like your tooth is going to fall out' and I know they're kids and they're curious but it makes me so insecure. I'm just so mad at myself because I didn't wear my retainer and this is the result. I wasted so much of my parents money...Now I'm 30 and I'd give anything to get braces again (despite my fear of dentists) but I can't afford them because I'm poor. So it feels like I'm going to have to live with my past mistake for my whole life and be insecure about my teeth for my whole life. Sometimes I even feel like a big reason I'm still single is because my teeth are so unattractive. I love to sing and I don't make vocal cover videos because I don't want people to comment on or see my teeth. I've gotten upset about my teeth enough that they cause me terrible anxiety sometimes and I've had quite a few panic attacks because I just get so upset. I can't even look at my own teeth and often can't look at other people's teeth because it gives me anxiety.
There have even been times where I've wondered if I'd be better off having the tooth that sticks out removed, but then I'd have a gap in my teeth where it was and I'm not sure that's much better (though at some angles you can't see the tooth at all so it looks like I have a gap.) There are certain foods I can't eat normally because of that tooth (such as apples) because of the risk of them just popping the tooth right out, since the gum line around it is so low. I'm also overweight, but in many cases my teeth have caused me more insecurity than my weight has, and my weight is more noticeable at all times, where my teeth are not. Sometimes I'll sit here and think 'if only I was rich, I'd just have them remove my teeth and put in perfect straight ones.' I just don't know how NOT to feel bad about them.
Thank you for your comment!! I totally understand how you feel! Especially being around kids because they do not care how people feel! Haha but at least your top teeth are straight! That's a plus! But like I said on here, you gotta remember all the other amazing things you are about! You have so many other amazing qualities to you!! Don't forget that :). Big hugs!!
Emily maybe look at Snap-On smile. If you get just the bottom those could be affordable. Your teeth wouldn't actually be straight but they would look like they are with the Snap-On smile in.