IwishKimPinewasmygirlfriend
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As you can plainly see, I've got some problems vis a vis looking like a homeless banjo twanging "aw shucks" hick. The biggest problem was always my teeth. Family history of gum disease, screwed up wisdom teeth etc etc. I've always hated and feared my teeth, and more than how I look I've always hated how it made me feel . I didn't like smiling, or talking to strangers, or going to the dentist. It's pretty unfair that having awful teeth makes one even less comfortable going to the dentists. So I didn't go. I didn't go for 9 years. Amazingly my teeth got worse in that time (who'd a thunk it?). Finally, my front tooth basically fell out of my head while I was eating a sandwich. I turned it over and found that the underside was entirely black. So that was more or less a turning point for me.
3 weeks and around £1000 later (don't ask where I got the money) I got my first set of dentures at age 27. I feel like a fucking grandpa. Eating is a hassle, cleaning them is a hassle and my whole mouth feels weird. But, I can smile again. It's not something I'm used to or particularly good at (I'm hoping to increase my repertoire beyond "gormless selfie grin") but it's a start. Basically I just wanted to share the good news. Sorry for the selfie but it's kinda the only way to show my grinning mug.
Also I think learning how to smile is a song by everclear. Remember them? What ever happened to them?
AnChickens
I have two cousins under 30 who have dentures because of degenerative bone disease. It happens! And you can't tell they're dentures!
FuckILoveTurtles
It took me 17 years to learn how to smile. Sounds dumb, but look at yourself in the mirror and smile different ways.
GamesDeen
Who’s Kim Pine?
Jessicamae44
Everclear for the win!
HexDarkwood
I'm in the same boat. Need a full upper denture done and I'm only 30. No clue how I'm going to pay for it.
iforgotwhatiwasdoinghere
They don't look like dentures. They did a good job making your smile look like it's actually yours. Congrats on the teeth.
MollyTheWinterLady
Putting the two pics together, I think he means partial dentures, but yea the shade looks good.
thoseteeththo
Dental student here, try to invest in implant supported dentures. Better long term outcomes in keeping your bones to support the dentures!
bojangle
+1 but now get back to studying
7thor8thcaw
7thor8thcaw
Also got it all fixed after years of doubt and low self esteem, so trust me, I know how you're feeling. It gets way better! Looks great man!
DiggerPlease
I'm halfway through through the process now, so painful but I can't wait to smile properly again
GemsAreOutrageousTrulyTrulyTrulyOutrageous
I can relate more than I care to admit. Never liked smiling since my teeth are a tad messy, mostly in the bottom row, but I have cavities...
Sassybarnmom
10/10 would smash. Looking good OP
idonthaveauser
Amazing how similar the photos are. Not a single hair has moved.
IwishKimPinewasmygirlfriend
I took a photo, took out my dentures and immediately took another photo. Plus my hair is crazy greasy.
NotBecky
You prostituted, didn't you
IwishKimPinewasmygirlfriend
A true gentleman never tells
HelpfulMasturbationTips
Toothfully, they'll denture wallet but it'll be worth the plaque you'll get when you win best smile.
DiggerPlease
Plaque pun intended?
CanoeArtist
Good humor made a good post. Good luck with the new grill
macuillen
Agreed
IwishKimPinewasmygirlfriend
We aim to please
cavallabear
I feel you! I have had horrible teeth all my life, but luckily I now have good dental insurance that helps foot some of the cost of upkeep.
IwishKimPinewasmygirlfriend
Man I need insurance!
DerpNerpem
Now get a haircut and you might even pull some pussy
FuzzyNutSak
THIS
Christianrxd
Was literally about to comment that. Don't shave the beard, but trim it. New teeth, fresh haircut, and a soft beard. Confidence +10
IBEWILD
I love the gap! I think gaps make people look lustful and sexy.
Kimberoo
If there is one thing those of us who are older need to teach the young ones it's take care of your teeth.
IwishKimPinewasmygirlfriend
I got the plaster cast of my dental impressions from the dentist. Shows the horror. Keeping it for when I have kids.
ThatJerkYouKnow
"Don't fall down now, or you'll never get up. Don't fall down now! (don't fall down now)"
flamingflamingo
Next it's time to shave (or at least TRIM that beard so it looks groomed) and get a haircut. That's about 50% of your banjo twanging look.
feelingmeh
Awesome. My bf is in the process of fixing his grin as we speak. 14 teeth yanked and a couple partials to go and he'll be good as new.
BigBlackPimp
Congratulations!!! Now you’re a homeless, banjo twang in’ “aw shucks” hick with dentures. BTW, where did you get the money?
IwishKimPinewasmygirlfriend
I sold a kidney
theunchosenflener
Soo just a PSA for those that have this sort of thing going on and are desperate but dont have the cash to get it done. There are these
yogurtandstuff
Dentist here ... for the love of god noooooo, theres so much you can mess up! see a dentist or go to a dental school
spitbubbles
I had a patient gorilla glue 8 & 9 back in the other day...just sooo much 'no'
theunchosenflener
plastic white or off white pellets on Amazon you can buy. They become malleable in hot water. You can form them to make fake teeth.
theunchosenflener
You can eat with them as well. My boyfriend uses these for a few gaps he has in his bottom row.
DillboBaggins
Only £1000/$1349!!?! That would be about $5000 in the states.
AawesomeAardvaark
I was quoted 6k for my implant. Guess i just doing get to smile.
BearToof
There are other ways to restore edentulous spaces ban implants. Essex retainers, interim partials are both inexpensive. Bridges so-so
pandro
I think he got removable "bridge" work (partial dentures?) rather than "saving" the teeth with root canals and crowns. I spent $8k for 4.
BearToof
Probably got a interim partial which are pretty cheap. If at a school in the US he definitely could have done it for under $1000
AheagoAmigo
In the same boat. Bad oral issues, lack of money & hardly any place near can do the procedures I need. Now I'm stuck w/ mostly broken teeth
BearToof
Try a dental school nearby you if there is one. At my school, people drive for hours cause it's so much cheaper than a private practice Dr.
AheagoAmigo
Nearest dental school is hours away & public health offices that do accept my stuff only do cleanings, fillings & extractions
AheagoAmigo
Humans need like 3 sets of teeth; baby teeth, adolescent/young age teeth and then adult teeth
UpgradeCookie93
The other day I bit a piece of plastic not even hard and more than half of my front tooth broke off.
IwishKimPinewasmygirlfriend
FUUUCK that's the sort of shit I'm talking about
UpgradeCookie93
I was like, damn that was my tooth and picked up the pieces lol
iforgotwhatiwasdoinghere
I mean, that sucks, but can we review the things we're supposed to bite and the things we're not?
UpgradeCookie93
Yeah I'm being extra careful now that I got it fixed again. Haven't had a hard meal in a week lol
possumattack
I hate to ask but... Family history? Is there a chance nobody knee or cared much about oral hygiene? It was partially the cause for me...
BearToof
A lot of family history (& more often than not) is how the family raised the kids with oral hygiene. Bad habits are inherited as are genes.
spitbubbles
I agree 100%. It's the easy way out of excepting responsibility. I see it everyday.
possumattack
I feel like it's half that, half honest but well meaning ignorance.
BallsLikeWatermelonsPeckerLikeAThimble
10,000,000 times better. Teeth have a big impact on life, good for you for doing something about it.
VexatiousKitten
1/? I remember not wanting braces because my teeth were decent, and basically after talking to my bf at the time I decided it would be...
VexatiousKitten
2/3 ...better in the long run health-wise AND looks-wise. My sister has similar teeth to what i had and I'm so glad I got braces. I still...
VexatiousKitten
3/3 dont think I was unattractive back then (HS), but damn does it make a difference!
annaZon
For real. If I'm ever rich I want to donate money to people who can't afford stuff like this because it makes a huge difference in 1/2
annaZon
getting a job or a romantic relationship etc., and it would be so shitty to be held back in life because of your fucking teeth. 2/2
IwishKimPinewasmygirlfriend
Thanks, they really do don't they? Crazy how nature do dat
DonDraperSC
“How nature do dat”
investigation27
Well done. You look fantastic.
YourFriendlyNeighborhoodWizard
Don't fret about bad teeth too much at 27, sisters fiancé ruined his teeth with Mountain Dew at the same age. Now he has all fake teeth.
IcedMyself
You're right. It's a damn shame that my insurance company doesn't cover implants because it's "cosmetic"
tallbo
Dentures are covered probably
IcedMyself
I'm only missing one tooth. It makes way more sense to me for the insurance company to drop $3000 on one basically permanent implant imo
ThatOneGalFromThatOnePlaceThatYouTotallyKnow
YoU dOnT nEeD yOuR tEeTh!1!1
TraitorousGiraffe
Yep, been wanting to have braces for years but cant afford. Teeth is crooked AF. I suffer TMJ, gets worst on winter. Braces would help cure
LookMaNoCleverUsername
Your insurance may still cover permanent dentures. I hated the idea of dentures too, but they're a big step up from a broken mouth.
ILikeToHideInLongCommentChains
100% this. I didn't even have a choice. I was born without them.
AawesomeAardvaark
Me too. No toothy grins for me. I was quoted 6k to fix
rocktimeisgo
I had really bad teeth growing up and finally got crowns put in. Confidence increased by 1000 and you'll get used to the feeling in no time
Dontracemebrah
How much? How long ago? And any issues? I'm really considering it
BearToof
At a school, it's $500 per crown. Private practice will charge AT LEAST $1000, but probably closer to $1300
BearToof
Just keep in mind crowns only last if taken care of properly. They can still get caries and fall out if you don't change hygiene habits.
rocktimeisgo
It was about $1000 per tooth. Took a very long time. Started around 22 and didnt finish til 28. No issues at all. They stain a bit easier...
Dontracemebrah
Any pain? Is it something that you get done in one day? Sorry, a lot of ?s. Lol. Been thinking about it for awhile now.
rocktimeisgo
I had at most done 3 teeth. No pain until the Novocain wore off. They're very sensitive until the crowns go on. But as long as the Novocain
rocktimeisgo
Is working you shouldn't feel a thing. My dentist told me it took him 3.5 hours to do 9 teeth but it can be done in a couple visits. They
Blamblam101
"If I knew I was going to live this long I would've taken better care of my teeth."
TheQueenIsNotAmused
Shane MacGowan, probably.
fistermatic5000
That's actually why we need tooth care. Our early ancestors didn't live long enough to need dental care.
Wankathon
They didnt live off highly processed sugar, alcohol and acidic foods either
Voidkom
They did. People didn't fall dead at 40.
fistermatic5000
They fell dead more like at 30.
Voidkom
Yeah not really, people easily got to their sixties. Low life expectancy was just child mortality
fistermatic5000
Maybe so.
Psychidelicacy
1/? I feel you man, poor hygiene mixed with genetics ruined mine. Undiagnosed Diabetes @ 21 rotted what was left of them. Fast forward to 27
Psychidelicacy
2/? 13k USD down I have veneers and a beautiful smile. I cried in front of my dentist when I first saw them and choked up all my nurses
IwishKimPinewasmygirlfriend
Beautiful, brother. Can't wait to get proper implants !
Psychidelicacy
3/3 people thought I smoked meth. Its one of the greatest feelings when you can smile and not be embarrassed about it. I'm truly happy 4 you
HermanMunsterMotorcade
In the process of helping my husband fix his teeth. I am so happy I can give him that moment. He deserves to smile all the time.
Ichigeki
same boat here, i have almost no enamel on my teeth due to no fluoride when i was growing up, 26 atm and i will need implants by 40 likely.
Psychidelicacy
Dude, get the work done early. I went into debt because of it but it'll get more expensive the worse it gets. People deserve to smile
Ichigeki
no dentist will do any implants yet cause i still technically have all my teeth(only 3 crowns). they want to "wait", american Healthcare LUL