I am so so glad that you wrote about this. I loved every second of it, especially because you detail exact thoughts and feelings I've had/have. I've also been thinking about writing something very similar.
About 2 years ago now, I had my teeth straightened with invisalign because the dentist had been imploring me to do it for years and finally I got to a point where I was too insecure to even smile. While I'm grateful for my now straight teeth and think it was a good idea for me to do it because it really helped me with my overall mouth health, I do miss my old teeth.
I love what Ayo Edebiri said about her teeth connecting her to her family and who she is. I miss mine for the same reason and now I can't help but notice when friends and others have a crooked tooth or a gap because love how it's a part what makes them uniquely themselves. I think that's always something to consider. These little nuances/"imperfections" are greatly treasured by our loved ones.
I feel so seen. I’ve had $25,000 worth of dental work in my 30s and it’s fucking awful. I would cry ever time I was told I needed another $1200 crown or something couldn’t be saved. It makes you realize your own vanity which then begets even more shame for caring about your looks in the first place but like teeth are a big deal?!!
But. Your google history 😂 been there.
This piece is amazing and important to me so thank you 🖤
I am so so glad that you wrote about this. I loved every second of it, especially because you detail exact thoughts and feelings I've had/have. I've also been thinking about writing something very similar.
About 2 years ago now, I had my teeth straightened with invisalign because the dentist had been imploring me to do it for years and finally I got to a point where I was too insecure to even smile. While I'm grateful for my now straight teeth and think it was a good idea for me to do it because it really helped me with my overall mouth health, I do miss my old teeth.
I love what Ayo Edebiri said about her teeth connecting her to her family and who she is. I miss mine for the same reason and now I can't help but notice when friends and others have a crooked tooth or a gap because love how it's a part what makes them uniquely themselves. I think that's always something to consider. These little nuances/"imperfections" are greatly treasured by our loved ones.
I feel so seen. I’ve had $25,000 worth of dental work in my 30s and it’s fucking awful. I would cry ever time I was told I needed another $1200 crown or something couldn’t be saved. It makes you realize your own vanity which then begets even more shame for caring about your looks in the first place but like teeth are a big deal?!!
But. Your google history 😂 been there.
This piece is amazing and important to me so thank you 🖤