Question

Ever since I was little, my mom noticed that as my teeth began to grow and develop, I had hypodontia. The teeth that were supposed to grow next to my two front teeth just never existed, so next to my two front teeth I just have my canines. I’ve had braces for about two years now and I get them off soon. My dentist was speaking to me and said that I had to get two teeth dentures, so they would fill the missing holes. I hate the idea of having to have dentures, I’m only 13, and it makes me feel self-conscious and insecure. I want to tell him I don’t want them. But then again, I feel as if I should let the experts do what they’re good at, right? I’ve never fully trusted him as a dentist but I have a hispanic mom, meaning she doesn’t believe me in any way and thinks that I’m being dramatic. We’re also not too financially stable, so I really don’t want my mom to have more debts than she already has by paying for some expensive tooth surgery. What do I do, and what do I tell him? If I can’t do anything about the dentures, how can I feel confident and embrace them without feeling insecure? Help please!!

Answer 1

Answer:

If I were you, I would just get the dentures. I wouldn't care about what others though and neither should you! It's ok to be different, go for it! you would totally rock it!!! (I am 14 and supposed to get braces, so I sort've get where u are coming from because I don't want braces) Hope This sort've helps!!!