How to convince my boyfriend to get braces?

[Anonymous]

I put this question in "health and fitness" because it's not about aesthetics. I think my boyfriend is just about the most handsome guy in the world and he has a beautiful smile, but his dentist specifically told him that his upper teeth are grinding against the lower and it can lead to "shaving off" the latter in the near future. He's still in high school and financially dependent on his parents, but they're well-off, so I doubt they'd have an issue with that. How do I encourage him to get braces while making it clear that it's about his dental health and not about me thinking he's not good looking?

[Klaatu51]

because he thinks that braces might destroy his self-image? it's not the most attrative thing you know.

[Asker]

I know, I had them myself for two years, but I think it was well-worth it.

[Klaatu51]

if he doesn't like them dont force him... i can feel him. i'm supposed to wear glasses even if i'm outside of my home, but i don't do it because it'll destroy my self image

[RBT-RS]

Just tell him what you said here.

[truthbeknown]

Offer to help pay.