I'm feeling self conscious about my gap again :( what would you do if you were me?

[ScorpioDW]

I'm sorry, I know I posted questions similar to this before, but I'm really feeling self conscious about it again. It always at the back of my mind. I have a pretty wide gap in between my two front teeth. I don't think my family has the money to get it fixed right now. I'm always debating whether I want to get it fixed or not once I have the money. One side of me is saying "the gap makes you different, don't get rid of it, you're still pretty with it" and the other side is saying "maybe it would just be better if you had a perfect smile". It already seems like I have social anxiety, so the gap sure doesn't make it any better. That's why I never smile with my teeth showing. But here's a pic showing my gap:

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What would you do if you were me? Would you keep the gap and accept it as a part of u? Or would you just get rid of the gap?

[Temporary46]

Your smile is lovely.

I have the feeling that your gap is not the first thing most guys or most people will notice about you.

Most people have SOMETHING they feel insecure about and can relate.

Social anxiety is a real problem though...and you may have this issue independent of the gap.

It's hard to tell if changing the gap will make any difference.

Some people with severe social anxiety try therapy for it. It's probably important to learn as much as you can about the social anxiety situation BECAUSE it can be a life long issue.

[Anonymous]

Why do you feel self conscious about it? Have you always been self conscious about your gap?

I would learn to accept it but that's me. I don't care much about what people think about my appearance, because there's always going to be something that someone doesn't like.

Gaps run in my family so I guess I have a positive opinion about them because I'm used to seeing them, but I think they're adorable and I think you are adorable as well.

[kmhco]

I think you have a beautiful smile.

As someone who had braces for 10 freaking years, I say try to avoid them as best you can. Of course, if it is effecting your self esteem that much maybe you can start saving up to get it fixed. Maybe you could work out a deal with your family where they pay part of it and you pay the rest?

[tswayd]

I think you look nice however it seems sensible to eliminate the gap. I thankfully grew out of my gap when I aged and I would not like to get that back. Also, like your situation, I wish to get rid of my glasses and get eye surgery when I get the money. I may already look OK with them but I just want healthy eyes anyway and I think I will better without them. Even though you may already look good with a gap in your teeth you may simply look better with it not there.

[sochillin]

well if you have money I would get rid of it, but if not accept it and smile all the time sooner or later you won't give a fuc*k if someone's scopin it down

[MRMell]

its all on how you feel about yourself. if it bothers you, fix it, make yourself feel good you deserve it

[MissDashwood]

I think it's kinda cute, but obviously it bothers you to some extent. I'd say fix it if you don't love it.

[stillagoodgirl]

I was like that but one of my (ex) friends really got to me she was always making negative comments about me esp my gap eventhough she has a tiny one.

[stillagoodgirl]

I got braces also because mine got wider and eating certain foods would hurt when it pushed against my gums but now I wish I didn't get it closed up because my smile is different and my facial structure changed.By the time I accepted it,it was too late but I honestly think it makes me look cute

[Stacyzee]

Your gap is cute.

I have one as well.

I think gaps look great has long has they aren't too big.

[Anonymous]

If you want to close it up, you should, but you don't look hideous with it or anything. You look fine and will do well with or without it.

If it was me, I'd leave it be, but I don't like handing extra money over to people if I'm not dying. lol

[Moloch]

If it bothers you, fix it. That's a no brainer. If you can't afford it right now, save up until you can afford it.

[Anonymous]

I had the same problem and my braces left a smaller gap but I worry sometimes

[antonlikesmlb]

Fix it.

[Anonymous]

Either see a dentist or just ignore it.