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Is It Possible For Women To Learn To Love Their Front Tooth Gap?

17 December 2015

Alfred Kelley

If you have a gap in your front teeth, you might feel embarrassed about it. That's a perfectly understandable reaction. However, many women learn to embrace and even love the gap in their front teeth. It's possible that you too can become one of these confident women.

Many Celebrities Embrace The Gap

Girls with teeth gaps often neglect to take a look at all of the beautiful celebrities that have embraced their gap and rock the look. They understand that their gap actually helps them stand out in a world of too-perfect teeth. Some of the most beautiful women to keep their teeth gaps include:

• Anna Paquin
• Lara Stone
• Georgia May Jagger
• Jorja Fox
• Lily Aldridge

Few people would look at them and claim at their gap ruined their smile. Quite the opposite: Anna Paquin is famous for her imperfect teeth and is still considered one of Hollywood's most beautiful women. Turn to these beauties if your gap gets you down.

Accentuating The Uniqueness Of Your Gap

Learning to love you gap requires accentuating it and not being afraid to draw attention to it. Too many women with teeth gaps try to hide them by rarely smiling or holding their hand in front of their face. Don't be afraid to smile – your confidence will be attractive. People may notice your gap, but they'll be more apt to notice your confidence.

In fact, don't be afraid to draw attention to your gap! Wear bright lipstick to make people notice your smile. Simply put, "fake it till you make it" by acting like it doesn't bother you. Eventually, the fake confidence will become real, and you'll learn to love your tooth gap.

If You Can't Accept Your Gap

All of these arguments are worth nothing if you can't truly accept your gap. There is nothing wrong with that: in fact, it's been shown that fixing low self-esteem about any issue is nearly impossible with outside arguments. Any improvement in confidence has to come from within, and if you can't accept your gap, you never will. And there's nothing wrong with that.

However, it does mean it's probably necessary to get it fixed. There are a wide variety of methods you can utilize, including braces, dental bonding, and even dental veneers. Choosing the right one for you often revolves around your cost investment in the process.

The Cost Investment Of Fixing Gap Teeth

The cost of fixing teeth gaps varies wildly. For example, 50-100 teeth gap bands cost anywhere from $4-$30. On the higher end is dental crowns, which can cost as much as $3,000 per tooth. Braces, including invisalign styles, often vary heavily in price.

The cost problem is exasperated by the fact that dental insurance isn't likely to cover purely cosmetic dental surgery. Thankfully, it's possible to argue the medical necessity of such a procedure, especially if your gap continues to grow. A widening gap may cause damage to your other teeth, making corrective procedures medically necessary.

While it's possible to learn to love and accept the gap in your teeth, it's important to stay true to who you are and how you feel. Loving your imperfections is an important part of life, but if your gap causes more harm than good, it's time to get it fixed.

For more information, contact Port Orchard Dental Care Center or a similar location.

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