Is it better to evade wearing lipstick if your smile isn't perfect?

[Anonymous]

My teeth went through a lot despite trying to take great care of them.

I would love to start wearing lipsticks, but before I get there I'm trying tints and just smudging my lips a little to get used to it and the attention.

I am still worried that I should probably stop because people look at my teeth and when I have anything on my lips, they stare even more and I never know if it's because of the color or because of the teeth.

So yeah, please girls say what you think and guys, I'd like to know if you consider it problematic when dating a woman?

I feel like they look even worse in person. :|

They look decent on in black&white :'D :(

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+1 y

I guess I should have had made a poll out of this.

[AmandaYVR]

Seems like there is a little bit of discoloration. If that's the case, bold or deep red won't pair well. Try maybe fairly neutral, soft pink shades, with a bit of sheen or gloss. ? The sheen does draw attention to the lips, but in theory it may also distract from your teeth. (Just a theory.)

You have a beautiful smile, though. I think it's better to smile and look friendly, and be mostly accepting of yourself and comfortable, than to hide in fear and come off as unfriendly or untrusting.

Try some Crest White Strips. I heard from my hygienist at the dentist's office, they do actually work. They're the same chemical (hydrogen peroxide, I think) as what the hygienists etc use, but in much lower doses.

You're pretty. And that's a very nice neckline choice on the shirt.

[KatherineJ]

With your skin tone and hair, go with lighter pink. But I really don’t see anything wrong with your smile.

[Anonymous]

You're obsessing. If a guy is that hung up about such a thing you don't need him in your life.

And on the flipside obsessing about such a thing is such a turnoff. I'm not saying you're narcissistic (because we don't k ow you) but it comes off that way.

Trust that ALL OF YOU inside and out is enough.

[Asker]

I got bullied and laughed at every school I was at, I don't think worrying about such a sensitive problem is straight up narcissistic.
But I get what you're saying.

[Opinion Owner]

Well just know that just because they said it don't make it fact. You got a great smile! Love it.👍

[MementoMori777]

i think you have a great smile, great smile or not, lips look better without lipstick and your teeth are fine, dont stress it so hard. 💯

[Wise4myage]

Relax and stop being so self conscious. Your smile looks fine.

[abc--123]

Your smile looks good to me

[EaterPeter]

I like her smile with amd without lipstick

[Anonymous]

Yes, it's better to avoid using lipstick