Would you date someone with bad teeth?

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Can-I-Get-A-DoOver · Accepted Answer

I would not throw away a deep connection, awesome chemistry, or a soulmate because of bad teeth. Teeth can be fixed. I would hope he would be willing to make some improvements. If not, that could be the dealbreaker, not willing to do that for our relationship. At my age, I would not expect a man to change or make improvements for me but I’m going to give him the option to choose, because some men would rather honor a reasonable request from a potential partner than lose them. If he doesn’t want to, that’s fine, but I will walk away for some things. I don’t expect perfect teeth at all and the image you posted is not a problem for me but easily fixed. I once met a man from online dating site who had a great personality but when he showed up with 2 front teeth missing, I’m always up front, so I tactfully explained to him I couldn’t get passed his missing teeth. He said I was shallow and proceeded to insult me and continued to text me nasty remarks afterward. That was a big red flag. I know he was retaliating because he couldn’t have something he thought he wanted- me. He could’ve offered to get those missing teeth replaced but he didn’t. He wasn’t my soulmate anyway.

comberchick · Accepted Answer

No. Huge turnoff. there's a difference between "bad" ( plaque buildup, obvious decay, etc) and BAD teeth ( crooked) teeth. I'm super picky about teeth myself. I have a great set. So slightly imperfect is ok. But anything else is a no go

JKingOff · Accepted Answer

Yeah. I had bunny teeth growing up before I got braces. Now my teeth are straight. Adults can get braces to. Most people do not have naturally straight teeth. All the shows you see, and commercials they show that have people with straight teeth is pretty much all just a Hollywood persona.

dac91 · Accepted Answer

Yes it would be stupid to just accept only appearances
People have strange personalities
I would definitely accept someone with bad teeth
Dental is expensive and not everyone come from the same background
Teeth can be fixed
Personality is for life

Dongtai · Answer

It really depends on her dental hygiene. If her teeth are just messed up but she doesn’t have gum disease or anything I’d date a girl with bad teeth. Not bad breath or bad hygiene though. I’ve seen some pretty attractive women who had really bad teeth. Somehow it added to their charm

AaronKrieger · Answer

Depends what you mean by that. If they don't take care of them and they're yellow, then no, but if the person does take care of them, but they just look like they never had braces, then sure. I have messed up teeth and would be a major hypocrite if I wasn't willing to date a girl with bad teeth. lmao

Mickey9999 · Answer

The pic posted is fine. Imperfect but clean... just not aligned. Bad teeth to me would be a dealbreaker because I’d be talking discoloration from decay or years of tatar, missing teeth due to decay, etc. along with those issues usually comes bad breath all issues all the brushing in the world won’t help.

george201 · Answer

Sure what is the problem , it is not good to judge people by their teeth if she has a medicl issue i will help her , but i will not leave her because she has a wrong shaped teeth

CreepyCute · Answer

I mean, bad in the sense that they're crooked or something, yeah. Bad in that they don't attempt to care for them, probably not.

nousername44 · Answer

If it was not any worse than the photo you supplied. I have that sort of crooked teeth crowded mouth. So it's reasonable for me because i am not one to talk. But if it ruined kissing (and it wasn't me) then nah, deal breaker then. It's all about kissing ability and appearance within reason. But some guys may kick any woman to the kerb who didn't have perfect teeth.

Reaperbot666 · Answer

depends if it is their fault or not why they have bad teeth. sometimes people just have bad luck and are born with bad teeth. does not make them a bad person if so.

Apple1996 · Answer

Bad teeth wouldn't bother me. Most issues can be fixed by going to the dentist. And obviously not everyone dental insurance or the money to get things fixed so it's kind of shallow to judge someone cause of how their teeth look

FruitAndBlueEyes · Answer

As long as they weren’t bad from drugs then yes, I would. Teeth can be fixed and all that matters is good hygiene practices going forward. Sometimes, it’s not the fault of the person with so called bad teeth. Their parents could just not have cared or they may not can afford to have them fixed let alone afford dental insurance. Aside from that, it doesn’t matter anyway as we age.

scarlett774 · Answer

Depends on how bad but having good teeth is defiantly attractive

Saturnxox · Answer

Depends on how bad their teeth are. If they're not fully straight or have a few little gaps it is fine.
But I've also seen people that have black teeth or are missing a few. Or when they are really crooked it does annoy me and it is a turn off.

Rocco7070 · Answer

Maybe if its night and a handy light switch, but bad breath will make someone get real tired, cause theyll be walking home.

angelgirl7 · Answer

Depends on what you mean by "bad." Someone with bad oral hygiene and rotting teeth would be a turn off. But if they just have crooked teeth, I don't see a problem.

Anonymous · Answer

By American standards, yes. Teeth aren't supposed to be snow white and perfectly straight. I have a calcium deficiency so my teeth have a natural yellow hue; that no matter how much I brush won't go away. And I would never try to bleach my teeth. Also your teeth should be interlocking so you can better chew your food.

goaded · Answer

Why not? They'd probably be dating someone who had cosmetic surgery on theirs.

DeviloftheValleys · Answer

I have. my most recent ex's teeth were crooked af. pretty yellow because of snus too. it was fine in my opinion.

lanadelrey25 · Answer

Yeah totally, as long as they're not unhygienic. I like white teeth that are semi crooked, I don't know why...

Licia_hersheys · Answer

It’s a turn off for me, but that wouldn’t determine whether I would dat them or not. We can date and fix your teeth later if that’s what my partner wants

LeoFastbender · Answer

Maybe? As ! ong as they're clean and her breath is fresh. Lots of people have dental crowding. Some can actually still look cute with bad teeth like the singer "Jewel".

DavidDong · Answer

If everything else is good then sure because teeth can be fixed

CrystalW1998 · Answer

Uhhh I don’t think so... I will not kiss anyone with bad dental hygiene sorry just nope

midnightmoon05 · Answer

You have very good teeth for your age. Don’t worry about it. guys will like you for your inner beauty and look pass your teeth. Then you know he is worth it. 😉

_DARKNESS_ · Answer

I’ve known a girl who had misaligned teeth but she still was one of the prettiest girls in my college in my opinion so yea, of course I would

Trooper205 · Answer

Of course! If I didn't, I'd be a hypocrite! (I have slightly crooked teeth)

bannacookies · Answer

Even though mine went through two sets of braces to make them look perfect, sure, I'd date someone with what's in the picture you posted. I would NOT date someone with smokers, tobacco or druggie teeth though.

skunkbeard68 · Answer

Depends if it's "Shane McGowan " teeth, or just crooked. Provided they practiced good oral hygiene, I would not have a problem.

SuccessfulHornDog · Answer

They dont have to be perfect but they need to be clean and hygienic. I stopped in the middle of sex with a girl because her breath was so gross

StephenCF · Answer

That depends on severity. I myself don’t have model-worthy teeth, so I try not to judge similar flaws on others 🤷🏻‍♂️

Levin · Answer

Gotta be clean and good hygiene. Don't gotta be American (perfectly straight and serve as a torch when you open your mouth).

mindNsoul · Answer

Bad teeth propably but not bad dental hygiene. And hopefully they got all their teeth still 😅 It is a fixable problem so 🤷‍♀️

R3DthatDude · Answer

Depends on how bad. I don’t need perfect teeth that are so white it could blind the Sun, just decent

cheapshotbob · Answer

how about no teeth?

karangill · Answer

This picture is exactly the same of a girl I had a crush on but I still consider myself seeking someone with great set of teeth.

Miristheiss · Answer

Within reason.  If they were really bad it may help if I know they were planning on getting them fixed at the dentist.

Anonymous · Answer

Teeth are extremely important for me, so it would depend what you mean by bad. Not taken care of; absolutely not. Missing teeth; no. Not perfectly straight; probably.

Wonderer89 · Answer

Probably not... a great smile is such an attraction for me

Anonymous · Answer

How bad? Probably not. I had a f***ed up grill when i was younger. You would have thought i had leprosy or something. Lol

DiscomfortZone · Answer

Perhaps, just not if they're sorry attention whores like you :)

Jamie05rhs · Answer

No; sorry. It's kind of a big turn-off for me. (No offense. I'm just being honest.)

AcidT0y · Answer

One of the reasons I broke up with my ex was because her teeth were bad. Like distractingly bad.

COMMODOREII · Answer

They just need braces. That is technically not bad teeth.  These are bad teeth.

Starlight_Whimsy · Answer

I mean yes, but I can definitely say bad teeth would be enough of a turn off if the person didn’t already catch my attention.

samstoned · Answer

If I really liked them I would gladly help them by paying the dental bill. Because it's always the right time to do the right thing

Gedaria · Answer

If they are not looked after, no But in the picture they are nice and clean just out of line in the photo. We all have that to a greater or less degree..

BeyondCuriosity · Answer

I would and I have. Bad teeth isn't the end of the world. I did encourage her to get them fixed, but it didn't really bother me other than her health and her being a little reluctant to smile.

michael1469 · Answer

Sure... think of the oral possibilities. Giggdy giggdy

girlzruleboyzdrool · Answer

Maybe crooked fixible teeth but taken care of, yes. Poor hygiene teeth? No way

jshm2 · Answer

Why the hell would I date based on teeth?  Is this an Alabama thing?

Tndd13 · Answer

If that person was you! Definitely it would not make any difference...

chapawapa · Answer

I did... Twice. Don't think will going fwd. Bugged me more than I thought

dudeinohio · Answer

Depends on how bad. Misaligned teeth no problem. Rotten teeth.. deal breaker.

AdithyaR · Answer

I have a similar problem with my teeth, they're crooked and kinda misaligned. But they're always neat snd clean.

UnknownGagsUser · Answer

Hmm it depends.. if it just not straight then its ok but if bad as in personal hygien NO

EyesOfGod · Answer

Getting crooked teeth straighten takes time and money. As long as their teeth are hella yellow or has nasty cavities idc.

askedyou123 · Answer

Why not if they want to they fix it, its not really a big deal

Iwillfindyou21 · Answer

These teeth aren't that bad. But if they were worse they still wouldn't bother me

robertKugler · Answer

My teeth aren't perfect either and I wouldn't those teeth look bad. .. they look clean n healthy.. so yes..

Sofie_8_6 · Answer

No I couldn’t good hygiene is one of the things I look for in a woman.

candy77 · Answer

Eventually the physical structure would definitely change, no matter how good, great or bad. But an amazing character will be constant.

Edanurus · Answer

No, but but I dont think that good teeth are straight and white.

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