When I was 25 years old, I experienced pain and soreness around my jaws upon wakening up. I self-diagnosed myself that I have TMJD. But to be sure I visited the nearest orthodontist accredited by our company. I informed her my situation and told her that it is probably caused my teeth grinding. She is explained that it is because of my overbite and recommended me to have braces. She also asked me, if I am not embarrassed to smile with my teeth. She asked that because my canine teeth decided to grow slant ways and overlapping my other teeth. I answered that I am not ashamed to smile even if I have misaligned teeth.
I was about to tell you all that I used to be self-conscious with my teeth when I was a kid, because I remembered one of my pictures shows that I smiled with my lips pulled together. To validate my memory, I went downstairs to check my childhood photo album. Most of my pictures show that I am smiling from ear to ear. And the times that my teeth were not visible when I smile, either I was throwing tantrums, or I feel like that it was best angle to smile that way.
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I am not bothered with it that I had my colleague create a logo showcasing my asset.
I get it that orthodontist aligns teeth for health reason. Up to now, my mind can’t wrap the idea that my dentist would think I will not be able to smile confidently with my crooked fangs. Japanese women would even pay to have their teeth like mine. Well, to each his own.
I hope I don't lose my fangs, like how one of its seatmate left it. Thanks to my family and friends for capturing my precious smile.
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Honestly speaking? There's nothing to be ashamed of. It's your uniqueness from the rest and you should be proud of it. :D
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