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I feel there are qualities about me that make me cute (inside and out), but one thing that has bothered me for 3 years now is my teeth, my bite, and the general lower half of my face.

My teeth are really crooked and I'm in dire need of a palate expander (a metal device that widens the molars on the roof of the mouth) and braces. Because of this, my mouth appears crooked because one side of my mouth, the teeth come in a bit more than the other side, resulting in my mouth literally being/appearing lopsided.

This takes such a big toll on my confidence (because the lower half of my face is in such need of dental work) that I hate participating in class because I don't want people to look at me (even if me talking is entirely dependent on my grade, I won't talk), I don't approach guys I think are cute because I'm afraid they won't think I'm attractive when I talk or smile, and I hate meeting or talking to new people because I know it'll be the first thing they notice.

Unfortunately, it's not something I can cover up either, it's blatantly obvious that my mouth is crooked and my teeth are messed up.

If you saw a girl and she had a slight physical deformity without anything major being wrong with her health, but it was just the lack of funds that inhibited her from looking the best she could be, would you be interested in her?

Note: my teeth are like the ones on the left but the sides are uneven and look more like a misshapen 'V' shape rather than the typical 'U'.

I asked a question sometime back concerning applying for a job you felt you weren't fit for.

I got some great responses

However, I got 6000 saved and it so happens I ran into this orthodontist who says she will give me braces for exactly 6000. Mind reader much? Don't know why she would hit on the exact figure but I am excited, confused and all of the above. Wanted to spend the money on doing some courses but then again, I always wanted a perfect smile.

What to do? Please help!!