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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Apr 25, 2021 19:33:20 GMT
Put it in a poll.
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garcia5050
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Post by garcia5050 on Apr 25, 2021 19:37:15 GMT
One or two teeth? Or a lot? Are dentures being worn? If so, that’s ok. But a dude who is just walking around with empty spaces? No. He clearly isn’t taking care of business if that’s what he’s doing.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2021 19:40:09 GMT
One or two teeth? Or a lot? Are dentures being worn? If so, that’s ok. But a dude who is just walking around with empty spaces? No. He clearly isn’t taking care of business if that’s what he’s doing. And this is where we differ. Many persons, like my dd, have missing teeth due to health conditions. She brushes and flosses 3x a day and brushes an additional 2 times a day. Sees the dentist and periodontist 2-3 tomes a year. But because she has a connective tissue disorder, she has had several teeth pulled. Only 1 is currently filled in with a fake tooth. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2021 19:40:50 GMT
Yes. See my post above.
I want to add, if it was due to drug use, then no but that would be because of drug use.
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Post by ~summer~ on Apr 25, 2021 19:48:03 GMT
No, sorry
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2021 19:48:06 GMT
Things happen and perfect teeth are not a requirement. However, I am single for a reason and have some other really high standards that make this unlikely in the first place. I'd rather be alone. Now, if a pea is reading this and feeling depressed that with a recent loss of a tooth that they will never be happy or loved again, Mexico. Or other countries. Suck it up. Save what you can out of whatever tight budget you are on and go get yourself fixed. Very affordable. You can do it. Wow... Money isn't always the reason why. Glad my dd doesn't read here |
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Post by garcia5050 on Apr 25, 2021 19:48:34 GMT
One or two teeth? Or a lot? Are dentures being worn? If so, that’s ok. But a dude who is just walking around with empty spaces? No. He clearly isn’t taking care of business if that’s what he’s doing. And this is where we differ. Many persons, like my dd, have missing teeth due to health conditions. She brushes and flosses 3x a day and brushes an additional 2 times a day. Sees the dentist and periodontist 2-3 tomes a year. But because she has a connective tissue disorder, she has had several teeth pulled. Only 1 is currently filled in with a fake tooth. So, no dentures for dd? I did say that dentures are ok. To me, that’s a sign that someone is taking care of business. My sister lost a lot of her front teeth when she was in an accident at 13. The dentist said they couldn’t do implants until she stopped growing so she wore dentures all through high school, so I’m familiar with issues related to not being able to implant. We don’t know the back story yet, but it sounds like a dating situation. In which case, if implants are not possible, dentures should be. |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Apr 25, 2021 19:53:24 GMT
Now, if a pea is reading this and feeling depressed that with a recent loss of a tooth that they will never be happy or loved again, Mexico. Or other countries. Suck it up. Save what you can out of whatever tight budget you are on and go get yourself fixed. Very affordable. You can do it. Yah, that's not possible for everyone. Some people are living paycheck to paycheck and are already struggling with credit, particularly in the US. And the number has gone up due to the still-very-much-currently-happening pandemic. Don't suck it up, missing teeth people. Vote for change and get universal healthcare implemented in your country if it's not available at the present. You shouldn't have to travel to some different country for a medical procedure because you can't afford it in your own country. That's not normal. |
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Post by librarylady on Apr 25, 2021 19:54:48 GMT
A male guide in Europe (don't remember which country) told me he could spot Americans because of the teeth.
Seems those from the USA rarely had missing teeth, and missing teeth was common from other nations.
This was about 20 years ago, so things may have changed. I thought it was an interesting observation.
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Post by librarylady on Apr 25, 2021 19:56:22 GMT
I am puzzled by the word "Mexico" at the end of this sentence. What does it mean?
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Post by librarylady on Apr 25, 2021 20:03:33 GMT
I am puzzled by the word "Mexico" at the end of this sentence. What does it mean? Ok, add the word consider before Mexico. It could make repair work possible at a fraction of the cost. OK, I understand now. |
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Post by zella on Apr 25, 2021 20:04:45 GMT
Suck it up? Wow!
I have 23 teeth. Of those, 8 have crowns. I have the root of a fake tooth near the front of my mouth. I've never got the crown to finish it off due to health and money issues. I have large gaps in my teeth and was always missing all four lateral incisors. My natural teeth are tiny and misshapen and I had several baby teeth that never fell out.
My oral hygiene is good. I have a genetic mutation that causes this. Ectodermal dysplasia. I avoid open-mouthed smiling. I am horribly embarrassed by my teeth. I know that the general attitude towards someone with teeth like this is "Wow, they did a lot of drugs," or "they clearly are idiots. Neither applies to me.
Nope. Just don't have $100,000 or more sitting around to get my teeth fixed. My health almost certainly prevents me from going to another country (not to mention the pandemic). I think people with really good teeth have no idea how lucky they are. They are the ultimate sign of health (and often wealth) to me.
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Post by malibou on Apr 25, 2021 20:05:06 GMT
My answer would depend on a lot of things, most already mentioned.
We call missing teeth somer teeth - sounds like summer - as in somer there and somer not.
My family is from Indiana and we also used to tell this stupid joke:
How do we know the toothbrush was invented in Indiana?
Because if it were anywhere else we would call it a teethbrush.
Okay, I'm done being obnoxious about teeth. 😆
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2021 20:05:47 GMT
And this is where we differ. Many persons, like my dd, have missing teeth due to health conditions. She brushes and flosses 3x a day and brushes an additional 2 times a day. Sees the dentist and periodontist 2-3 tomes a year. But because she has a connective tissue disorder, she has had several teeth pulled. Only 1 is currently filled in with a fake tooth. So, no dentures for dd? I did say that dentures are ok. To me, that’s a sign that someone is taking care of business. My sister lost a lot of her front teeth when she was in an accident at 13. The dentist said they couldn’t do implants until she stopped growing so she wore dentures all through high school, so I’m familiar with issues related to not being able to implant. We don’t know the back story yet, but it sounds like a dating situation. In which case, if implants are not possible, dentures should be. Again, many health conditions don't allow for fake teeth. So no, dentures are not possible. Nor are implants. Why? Tissue loss and bone loss. And because of the connective tissue condition, the tissue that is left needs to be exposed and not irritated by a device. Oh and no, grafts are also not an option. So yeah. |
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Post by cakediva on Apr 25, 2021 20:08:33 GMT
Now, if a pea is reading this and feeling depressed that with a recent loss of a tooth that they will never be happy or loved again, Mexico. Or other countries. Suck it up. Save what you can out of whatever tight budget you are on and go get yourself fixed. Very affordable. You can do it. Yah, that's not possible for everyone. Some people are living paycheck to paycheck and are already struggling with credit, particularly in the US. And the number has gone up due to the still-very-much-currently-happening pandemic. Don't suck it up, missing teeth people. Vote for change and get universal healthcare implemented in your country if it's not available at the present. You shouldn't have to travel to some different country for a medical procedure because you can't afford it in your own country. That's not normal. I just want to chime in - universal health care doesn’t always mean free dental. Here in Canada we have universal health care but dental is not part of the equation. |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Apr 25, 2021 20:12:39 GMT
Don't suck it up, missing teeth people. Vote for change and get universal healthcare implemented in your country if it's not available at the present. You shouldn't have to travel to some different country for a medical procedure because you can't afford it in your own country. That's not normal. I just want to chime in - universal health care doesn’t always mean free dental. Here in Canada we have universal health care but dental is not part of the equation. Not even a significant percentage of dental? My mother had a tooth die after an accident and she got a chunk covered by universal healthcare, another chunk out of her employment medical insurance (which would've been covered by universal healthcare if she didn't have private insurance due to low income/unemployment). I think she had to pay less than the equivalent of US$80 out of pocket for it. |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Apr 25, 2021 20:17:35 GMT
beachgurl I get it. It was the "suck it up" part that I found shocking. Not everybody can just suck it up, unfortunately. A nd frankly, telling people with missing to teeth to suck is kinda really poor in taste. For some, like @sunnycamom's kiddo, there's no solution available at all. For others like zella, the Mexico trip + tip-jar-for-the-missing-tooth plan is not feasible. It's just not that simple for some folks.
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Post by zella on Apr 25, 2021 20:21:15 GMT
beachgurl I get it. It was the "suck it up" part that I found shocking. Not everybody can just suck it up, unfortunately. A nd frankly, telling people with missing to teeth to suck is kinda really poor in taste. For some, like @sunnycamom 's kiddo, there's no solution available at all. For others like zella , the Mexico trip + tip-jar-for-the-missing-tooth plan is not feasible. It's just not that simple for some folks. Thank you, I appreciate that. The $100 000 is about what it would cost to fix my mouth in the US, i.e. a big chunk of our retirement savings. |
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Post by freecharlie on Apr 25, 2021 20:24:26 GMT
I have a gap in my teeth that was normalish growing up and spread after each pregnancy. I would love to get it fixed . Luckily dh doesn't fault me for it.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2021 20:25:36 GMT
Oh and for the suck it up comment...
So dd should just suck up the fact that a tissue graft and bone gray have a 99% fail rate for her genetic condition and will most likely cause additional problems AND infection that her body wouldn't be able to fight because she has CVID just so she can have teeth.
Got it. Thanks.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2021 20:27:31 GMT
To those who have missing teeth, don't let this get you down. You are still a beautiful person. Don't let the superficial beauty gurus get you down. ✌
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Apr 25, 2021 20:28:26 GMT
Dh got full dentures fairly early into our relationship. I like that he feels better and is more comfortable, but his teeth were never dealbreaker for me. Bad teeth run in his family. Of his 3 siblings, 2 of them have dentures and the third one needs them.
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Post by katlady on Apr 25, 2021 20:46:25 GMT
I just want to chime in - universal health care doesn’t always mean free dental. Here in Canada we have universal health care but dental is not part of the equation. Not even a significant percentage of dental? My mother had a tooth die after an accident and she got a chunk covered by universal healthcare, another chunk out of her employment medical insurance (which would've been covered by universal healthcare if she didn't have private insurance due to low income/unemployment). I think she had to pay less than the equivalent of US$80 out of pocket for it. Most health coverage in the US does not cover dental. That falls under another insurance, which is usually optional, costly and doesn't pay for much. I once calculated my annual dental premiums to how much I would pay out of pocket w/o insurance, and going without dental insurance was slightly cheaper. But I kept the dental insurance in case something other than a normal appointment ever happened to my teeth. |
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Post by tanya2 on Apr 25, 2021 20:48:17 GMT
my dh has issues with bone loss as well, so dentures and implants are not possible for him either. And actually yes, we've been to Central America where we regularly go to the dentist and even though it would be much cheaper there he's still not a candidate. His whole family has issues with their teeth, and their parents didn't help by not enforcing good dental hygiene when they were young. He brushes & flosses regularly now but the damage is done and with the other issues it would not make a difference. For him the missing teeth are all molars so not as noticeable when he smiles, until he opens his mouth wider
but I do confess that teeth are one of the first things I notice about a person. I try not to judge them on it though, knowing it could be a much bigger issue
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Post by cakediva on Apr 25, 2021 20:48:52 GMT
I just want to chime in - universal health care doesn’t always mean free dental. Here in Canada we have universal health care but dental is not part of the equation. Not even a significant percentage of dental? My mother had a tooth die after an accident and she got a chunk covered by universal healthcare, another chunk out of her employment medical insurance (which would've been covered by universal healthcare if she didn't have private insurance due to low income/unemployment). I think she had to pay less than the equivalent of US$80 out of pocket for it. In Canada none. Possibly if it was accident related, but not likely. DS had a tooth break off in a basketball accident and we had to pay out of pocket for the repair. Eye care is only covered here under 18 and over 65. |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Apr 25, 2021 20:54:31 GMT
Not even a significant percentage of dental? My mother had a tooth die after an accident and she got a chunk covered by universal healthcare, another chunk out of her employment medical insurance (which would've been covered by universal healthcare if she didn't have private insurance due to low income/unemployment). I think she had to pay less than the equivalent of US$80 out of pocket for it. In Canada none. Possibly if it was accident related, but not likely. DS had a tooth break off in a basketball accident and we had to pay out of pocket for the repair. Eye care is only covered here under 18 and over 65. Ouch, that's a rough deal! Eyes and teeths are very important. I'm a little shocked. I sometimes forget how lucky I am in France. |
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Post by Zee on Apr 25, 2021 20:59:50 GMT
Wow... Money isn't always the reason why. Glad my dd doesn't read here Huh. That was supposed to be encouraging. It has been my experience that cost of advanced dental care is what keeps most people with dental problems from having a solution. This could be a legitimate way for them to work around that. How are poor people supposed to get time off work and cover the costs of travel to Mexico, find someone reputable there, and also cover the cost of the work? You're being rather obtuse. A more workable solution is to look for a dental college or do care credit, though transportation and bad credit can also be barriers to care. That said, no, I would not date someone who has obvious missing teeth. I'm guessing there are a lot of reasons why we're not compatible. Doesn't mean I'm not sympathetic but we're not dating. |
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Post by Linda on Apr 25, 2021 21:02:15 GMT
voting yes.
I'm a pea with missing teeth - my dentist blames it on genetics not lack of care. I'm missing one front tooth and most of my molars. It's primarily a cosmetic issue at this point - I'm embarrassed by the missing front tooth especially - but it doesn't impact eating.
DH also has missing teeth. Because he has a professional job, we are prioritising replacing his front tooth. But there is a significant time frame between the tooth being pulled and the final replacement being done.
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Post by artsyk on Apr 25, 2021 21:21:50 GMT
I said no, and then changed my answer to other. If it's a missing front tooth, that would be kind of an issue for me, but a back tooth or side that isn't as obvious wouldn't be an issue.
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Post by gryroagain on Apr 25, 2021 21:47:11 GMT
I’m actually freaked out by the perfect blinding white teeth guys. I feel like they are judging my fillings in the back and the gap in the front that recently appeared after having my third (you read that right) set of wisdom teeth on top pulled. I had braces amd had lovely straight teeth for like 44 years but 🤷♀️I need the top dentures anyway since I’ve broken two with crowns and am not willing to go thru implants.
As it happens, I am waiting to move and get it all done because so much cheaper.
One of my dearest friends is a legit multi millionaire and has a front tooth missing. He had an implant, it failed, it was a mess, and the flipper thing looked goofy and he hated. So he smiles his sparkling eyed smile and says he is a pirate now. He is British so perhaps that helps (he certainly jokes about it) but honestly his attitude is perfect and no one judges him due to it.
Dental care being so astronomically expensive and life being what it is, I have no policy. I mean, I’m no spring chicken and I have plenty of cosmetic flaws, we all do. Someone is attractive to me for more than their teeth, or isn’t.
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