The Rise and Fall of The Veneer Industry

[@Edvasian]

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[@jackassbroo]

Ok.

[@NatalieSanguis]

Nah

[@user-dogteeth]

Good morning everyone

[@deeznuts9261]

​@@NatalieSanguisyesh

[@capekata]

I love that game ♥

[@OmicronTheta666]

I’m a dental nurse. This trend genuinely scares me. People who get these unlicensed veneers honestly DO NOT UNDERSTAND the damage they’re potentially doing to their teeth.

[@Chloe-dv9ns]

A quick bag for these scammers💰... but potentially life long crippling oral health issues for the individuals 😭 I feel so bad for anyone tricked.

[@naps4haps]

yep, same, but in training, the other nurses in the practice speak about this aaaaall the time. I am in london, UK. insane!

[@LotusesGalaxyOcean]

This all gives me hives. I was looking at some cosmetic dental work and looking at less expensive ways to get it done. And I came to the conclusion going to Korea would be the best bet as it would be high tech and quality but less expensive. [of course making sure to choose a good provider]

[@slitheen3]

Just seeing them is giving me phantom toothaches in the spot I had a root canal & crown placed last year 😭 tooth pain is the absolute worst, i had ice pack to my jaw 24/7 in the last few weeks before I had it done. And it was just 1 tooth that had a problem.... cannot imagine the agony of something wrong with several teeth at the same time

[@latristessdurera8763]

I saw Bentist talking about “Coke can teeth” where the real teeth where rotting away underneath. 🤮

[@shestargirl8479]

Goodbye BBL era, hello Veneers

[@oliveherklozoff9398]

Teeth are the new butts! 😂

[@Gr95dc]

veneers have been with us for a couple of years at this point. Cannot believe how people are still willing to use them after the shark teeth debacle of last year (or was that during 2022)

[@Heyaheyaheya7]

#BRINGBACKTHEBUTTLIFTS

[@_Gilles_]

Why not both

[@anamelessbird]

BBL DRIZZY BBL DRIZZAAAYY sorry

[@Friesnotlies]

veneers scare me so much like you're literally shaving your tooth bone down and placing plastic over it

[@peggy_bobeggy]

i keep reading 'veneer' as 'wiener'

[@pelagiavillarias2117]

@@peggy_bobeggybecause you are illiterate.

[@Chillikilli]

​@@pelagiavillarias2117 😂 dang chill

[@peggy_bobeggy]

@@pelagiavillarias2117 😨um wow okay aggressive i'll learn to read then jeez

[@lilyanne8522]

it’s not plastic even though the procedure is intense it’s usually porcelain

[@kvarner6886]

As someone who was born with a genetic disease that caused all of my teeth to need to be removed and replaced with dentures at 34, i would kill to have my natural, slightly wonky teeth back instead of these "perfect" teeth I now have.

[@angusmcnay5449]

Gross

[@ACAB.forcutie]

​@@angusmcnay5449 hey at least they don't go around choosing to be a bad person like you do

[@kvarner6886]

@@angusmcnay5449 Yeah, my bad for being born without enamel, lol. Did you even listen to the video? About how people judge others that have bad teeth even when it's not their fault? Maybe you could learn something.

[@kvarner6886]

@@ACAB.forcutie

[@carasparmann]

@@angusmcnay5449Like your unwashed ass

[@OddWomanOut_Pi81]

Yet ANOTHER reason why famous ppl are the absolute LAST folks on Earth whose lives we should be attempting to mirror... Literally, THE most insecure ppl on the planet.

[@LaiyaUnscripted]

they always come out years later regretting what they’ve done

[@luffyking7478]

And they promote self love..oh the irony😂

[@Mariah9_]

SO TRUE

[@Onnibi]

To me it seems like really they’re just guinea pigs :/ I mean adult people can obviously make their own decisions, but a) I doubt that, with celebrities especially, it’s a 100 per cent personal choice without any extrinsic factors involved whatsoever, and b) people seem to think that you can fix everything with money, including botched procedures.

[@MsElizaRae]

Faaaaaaaacts 😂

[@ayanna6327]

"white piano key cosplay" TOOK ME OUT. Kirsten Dunst said when Sophia Coppola commented her natural teeth that swayed her away from getting cosmetic dental work, and I think that's very sweet. Kirsten has such a cute, lovely smile.

[@luisadelrey]

I love Sophia Coppola and Kirsten durst omg 😭 this makes me love them even more

[@butt3rcat]

Kirsten Dunst? Isn't that the woman who complained about not being paid the same amount of money Toby Maguire did, even though he was Spider-Man and she was the worst version of Mary Jane?

[@ayanna6327]

@@butt3rcat How is any of that relevant to what my comment is about?

[@butt3rcat]

@@ayanna6327 You mentioned her, and I remembered what she said about not being paid as much as Toby Maguire. If you like her, that's fine. I just typed this comment I remembered her complaint.

[@elen5871]

​@@butt3rcatit's extremely weird and petty and not at all the point of the conversation is all. reeks of incel, tbqh.

[@sheenaghm3053]

I grew up too poor to get braces, and my teeth were so crooked I couldn't fully close my mouth over them. I've just got my braces off at the age of 42, and I'm finally confident enough to smile.

[@NatLaS]

Love that for you! Enjoy your new smile! ❤

[@qutipiecx]

so happy for you :)

[@Sushilover01]

Rock that smile!! Congrats

[@yopeter101]

🫶🏻Congratulations get yourself what you want ❤

[@iriswaldenburger2315]

I got bracers when I was 9 in the 90s because it was trendy and literally every dentist told your parents that the child needs them. I even remember being SAD when I didn’t get them at first and only my brother did. Little did I know that the bracers would end up ruining my teeth completely. I am 39 now and have almost 20 crowns with about the same amounts of root canals done since I was 15 - because my teeth weren’t professionally cleaned before the bracers were put on and I got decay on literally every single tooth. I’d give anything to be able to never have those fucking bracers

[@GoodMythicalEeveening]

"Teeth give us character" This is so true especially in Kpop. I.N., a member of Stray Kids used to wear braces and became known and loved for it by fans. When it was time for him to remove it, fans were like "Noo you look so cute with your braces" like bruh imagine telling someone to just keeo wearing braces for aesthetic purposes? Even though their teeth doesn't need it anymore. The same thing happened with Seungmin who is from the same group. Some fans sent him hate when he removed his braces 😭 like what is wrong with y'all???

[@HyunjinConfetti]

❤

[@atinybruh]

Or got mad at nayeon for fixing her teeth because it hurt her, they should not have bussiness in their lives, fans are crazy

[@komred64]

Kpop fans trump over any other fandom in toxicity.

[@babyconch6459]

Sort of same thing with Niall Horan in 1D. I was slightly annoyed can't lie 😂

[@asum7213]

@@komred64 oh I have tales of worse communities

[@peyback]

As a dentist, “veneer techs” terrify me. They do so much damage, it can cost x10 more to fix than the original procedure. Please only get dental work done by a licensed dentist!!!

[@xxlittlekittyjess666]

Yall gonna be busy fixing this mess 😂

[@not.alexanderr]

The fact that there's veneer techs is crazy

[@letyv9071]

They are keeping orthodontics alive by messing up peoples teeth😭😭

[@ZIM_skol]

They're not techs they're LIES

[@Dead_Kerbal]

There are techs for everything this days.

[@kialuvsyoo]

Someone actually thought of this, and somehow it caught on. Amazing.

[@yorozuya0402]

Upset that I, in fact, did not notice that man was missing an eyebrow until he pointed it out

[@ames_elaine]

no bc same glad it aint just me

[@yadiaag7771]

I didn’t either, teeth are more important

[@dat_boii]

It's misleading. If you couldn't see his teeth but there was literally anything else to draw your attention you still wouldn't notice the eyebrow because literally who looks at peoples eyebrows? If he had a nosering you'd look at that first and it's not because noserings are important.

[@ames_elaine]

@@dat_boii bruh it ain't that deep

[@dat_boii]

@@ames_elaine How the human brain works ain't the deep? lol

[@MaryB3ary]

"mommy, Invisalign please" is a sentence I never thought would make me laugh so hard

[@whelkpeopleofdoom]

Veneers look weird in real life. A family friend I hadn't seen in 10 years showed up with them and I couldn't stop staring. They were very well done, but they were JARRING. There is definitely a bell curve/uncanny valley with teeth. Straight, white smiles are visually pleasing, yes, but when they're TOO uniform and TOO white, its creepy. Like individually each fake tooth looks fine, but when they're all next to each other somehow your brain knows something is wrong. Its hard to put into words, but you'll know it when you see it. I read people talking about it online before and assumed they were jealous or exaggerating - no. It's a real thing. Get braces if you want, whiten your teeth if you want, but avoid fake teeh if you can. Hey, he looks amazing in pictures though!! 💅

[@peachesandcream8753]

I can confirm this too. Someone I work with has veneers and they are weird to look at; you can tell they're fake because they look thicker than normal teeth and have an uncanny look to them.

[@ryannatividad3137]

I think it also feels weirder when you're used to someone's old smile/teeth, and it looks jarringly different. If someone had never met the person, they probably wouldn't consciously notice their teeth at all.

[@somtounigwe8160]

My mom's friend got "Turkey Teeth" and they are a shade of white that doesn't appear in nature... When he smiles and laughs his lips look like they don't know what to do with the bulk in his mouth. It's sad, the guy is in his 40s/50s so I have no idea what could have made him put himself through that...

[@mordecaiissad8529]

It depends. A friend of mine has a few, on her front teeth, and they look fine. Maybe theres something also to be said about not having a full set done? The dentist wasn't trying to make her a new set of teeth just make a few veneers that will fit with her other teeth naturally.

[@OsloTime]

Like from Attack On Titan! 😂😂😂 Hugeee teeth that look like 100 teeth sometimes lmfao!

[@victimofconfomity]

I said this on another video about "Veneer Techs" but my Brother ended up getting a blood infection that caused Endocarditis when he had his wisdom teeth removed simply because he didn't have antibiotics (which is a premeptive thing now). It resulted in almost 2 months in the hospital, 6 months of IV antibotics daily, and a heart valve replacement at the age of 23..... I can't imagine what could happen if there are people who don't actually know what they're doing working in a non-sterile enviroment. Don't trust random people with your health!

[@catboyYuta]

yeah lot of people don’t know that you can get heart problems from your teeth, like blood clots from wisdom tooth removal and such. 😰

[@liljatupsu]

I suddenly feel like keeping my wisdom teeth now o_o

[@Phoenix.219]

​@@liljatupsuI don't know why people get their wisdom teeth out. I learnt about this from internet and it took me long timr to realize that people are getting their perfectly healthy wisdom tooth removed. That's not a thing in India. I don't even have wisdom teeth, never got them. I am 29 so I am not getting it but others in my family or in others family have it and that's not a thing. I didn't hear it evdn from celebrities bcz they follow western world a lot but it seems like they aren't following this one. They get teeth removed only when there is cavity or some medical need where teeth staying there will cause more harm.

[@Phoenix.219]

In 2007-08 my teacher's sister died of mouth cancer and the reason was that when she got her teeth removed , a tiny piece of teeth stayed in the gum and I don't know details but it turned cancerous. She went to a good dentist but still that happened. That's why I learnt at early age the importance of dentists. Unfortunately, when her cancer got detected it was already in 3rd stage and she passed away. She was probably in early to mid 30s.

[@CuteAnimalVideos2580]

I got trigeminal neuralgia from a botched root canal procedure. I was in pain for like a year until I got diagnosed and finally got meds, and the pain still comes back every few months. They were recommended dentists too...

[@AlliRayy]

Let’s get matching teeth guys 😍🦷

[@Arycke]

I visited your profile and the link you posted goes to an unsafe website. Did you know that the link is broken/corrupt? Just mentioning it.

[@nataliemarie404]

👯‍♀️🦷

[@rainyday2966]

🦷 🪩

[@Dead_Kerbal]

@@Arycke Dude, ''she'' knows. Its a bot account designed exactly to ''casually'' drive you to a credit card leeching page. Gotta love today's internet, don't you think?

[@baby.nay.]

I’ve had nightmares about this type of thing 😂

[@Gyowei]

So scary that influencer trends can effect you negatively for the rest of your life. As someone who wants children, navigating social media with my children is one of the things I least look forward to. I hope to raise them to love and accept themselves enough to see through the fake reality that is social media but you never know.

[@Pomagranite167]

Gurl u dont gotta give then social media when they are children and still growing. You are their parent. Children have survived and flourished for ages without social media, yours could too. Though, yes, that does mean you cannot just give your kids an ipad and will actually have to parent and put effort in to raise them.

[@LaiyaUnscripted]

@@Pomagranite167🙌🙌🙌

[@railynne6697]

I’m a mom and….its not too hard lol. They imitate you so just don’t be glued to your phone and actually do stuff with them then you’ll be Gucci

[@Gyowei]

​​​@@Pomagranite167I'm not going to give my children social media but they're still going to be exposed to it through friends at school and they still need to be prepared for it when they are older and inevitably have it in some form or another. "Not giving it to them," is not a simple one-and-done solution. It is integrated into our society and whether or not they have a phone or apps doesn't change the fact that they WILL be exposed it.

[@Gyowei]

​@@railynne6697I understand where you're coming from. My comment however isn't about worrying that my kids will have too much screen time, rather that the screen time they do have will inevitably include false realities, unrealistic body expectations and misinformation. Teaching them about filters, set-ups, and the fact that people will just lie online to sell their product or image is just as important as limiting their screentime. That's not something they learn just by watching, it has to be taught.

[@sylaisee_bebop]

this video made me get up from the couch to go brush my teeth

[@klickingkayasmr7585]

Me too 😂😂

[@nanananananananana00]

i’m itching for my toothbrush at work 😂

[@anikajoy5739]

He'll yeah

[@jessss27]

Yup I'm about to go floss

[@Bunniblossom]

It’s really sad that the majority of people see laziness/drug abuse when they see someone with imperfect teeth. Without even considering that it could be mental illness, childhood neglect, side effects of a pregnancy, results from an accident, or an underlying medical condition. People place way too much value on the physical appearance of people and often assume the worst when someone isn’t fitting their ableist view of what a healthy person should look like.

[@DiamondsRexpensive]

Ya sorry. It just means someone is poor. Pregnant women wouldn't have their teeth falling if they took care of their nutrition and that also costs money.

[@Bunniblossom]

@@DiamondsRexpensive I don’t subscribe to that kind of shallow thinking. Also there’s nothing wrong with being “poor”.

[@Zeverinsen]

@@DiamondsRexpensive That's not how shit works. Your body can change in many ways when pregnant, even without any deficiencies. It's normally just your hair falling out, but pregnancy can affect basically all aspects of your body. That has nothing to do with being poor or lazy.

[@Zeverinsen]

There doesn't have to be a reason either. Sometimes you're just born with fucked up teeth.

[@halkiierid4084]

It's easier than you would think to get teeth damaged/knocked out in accidents. All the self-care and good hygiene in the world won't save you from falling face-first off a skateboard like I did as a teenager. [My front teeth are mostly resin now because of that, and I had to have two root canals.]

[@sarahr2898]

As an orthodontist, "veneer tech" is a new fear unlocked! You only grow enamel once when you develop teeth, every tooth has a nerve in the centre, and gums have bone sitting underneath. Getting your teeth altered in any way by a non-medically trained "tech" risks all of these- please alter them as little as possible if they are healthy! Aligners or braces with a registered orthodontist are great options to give you a straight smile while keeping the character (and structure) of your own teeth- a great option if you have the access and some patience.

[@joa3494]

I’ve had braces before but I’ve always had two really stained teeth in the front. I was thinking about getting composite bonding on just those two because it’s an insecurity of mines but I’m not sure if there are other options. Do you have any recommendations? :)

[@Noname-oo9gn]

Brush with diatomaceous earth food grade ​@@joa3494

[@SchoolGrlSam101]

Most people don’t have symmetrical faces, but they do have features that tend to complement their existing face so whenever they get something done, it really throws off their whole like facial balance.

[@butt3rcat]

Most people don't have symmetrical faces? I don't understand what you mean.

[@e.s.r5809]

Yeah, veneers have made me appreciate how much teeth are a part of facial harmony. Some people don't even look right with white teeth, even "natural" shades, white just doesn't flatter every skin tone.

[@solleehasnolife4780]

@@butt3rcat like the face itself isn’t the exact same features and proportions copied right down the middle, there’s some discrepancies. The human mind though is designed to see this as natural and aesthetically pleasing.

[@raicrush]

7:50 when you learn 5k a week won’t pay for all the legal fines you’ll be in once the cops find out 😍😍😍

[@unknownmoonlight4572]

Didn't know how much the trolls movie hurt the dental industry 💔

[@unknownmoonlight4572]

I'm so sorry.

[@kolonarulez5222]

I can't count the number of times I've seen the word veneer this month alone BUT you are the first one to mention Trollz. You win!

[@GIChiyo]

I had to get veneers due to an injury I go and my front tooth chipped really badly, and I can tell you there are a TON of specialists and offices involved in getting veneers made and placed They are expensive for a reason, no way one person alone with some "training" could do this without messing up your mouth Edit: I also got them to match my current color of teeth, I didn't want bleach teeth lol

[@BrianaCunningham]

100% it was a whole process and took several visits for me. I have a health issue that caused me to need a few porcelain caps to prevent further damage. I can't imagine going to someone's house!

[@Rascilon25]

I have them too, and while they were expensive and painful I am so much happier with my smile now. I should mention I went with a more natural B1 color rather than bleach white that just look fake. No one knows I have veneers unless I tell them. I should also say I already needed 3 crowns on the anterior teeth anyway, so it made sense to get veneers for the rest because it improved the aesthetics. You really should be choosy with your dentist too. B1 looks whiter and more natural than A1 in my opinion, which is still below the super bleached look.

[@zebnemma]

I also have two injured teeth that some people have been saying that veneers is an option. How are those teeth doing now? Are you happy with the result? And how to manage veneer teeth? I'm legit terrified of grinding my teeth down, I would only do it as last resort.

[@BrianaCunningham]

@zebnemma if done properly they could really help. Definitely research your dentist before you do it. :)

[@Rascilon25]

@@zebnemma If the teeth are injured, you may have nerve damage. A lot of people don't know this, but you don't need decay to need a root canal. That said, it's standard practice to put a crown over a root canal. Veneers should really only be applied to healthy teeth. You do need to remove a millimeter or two of enamel but definitely not as deep as a root canal or crown. My advice is get all your teeth medically healthy first before even considering veneers. No reputable dentist would recommend veneers on any teeth that have caries (cavities) or nerve damage. They are quite expensive, so make sure you do your research not only on the dentist but also the lab. In my case I intentionally sought a lab that hand made the teeth rather than computer aided design which is more common and a bit cheaper. For me it was worth the extra few thousand to have that extra level of craftsmanship. Computers can do a fine job, but also can come out too perfect looking and not look natural. The added benefit of a hand made lab is you can work with them to get exactly the color and symmetry that fits your face and smile. Whatever you do, shop around and do your research. Just because one dentist may be more costly, doesn't necessarily mean they produce the best veneers. Familiarize yourself with the materials too, there are a variety of porcelains, EMAX and zirconium for example that have different applications depending on different factors. EMAX tends to be stronger, but zirconium has a bit more translucence like real teeth. A skilled craftsman will blend both to make the teeth indistinguishable from real teeth. The problem with influencers and stars is they go so far with the whiteness and perfect symmetry that it looks obviously fake. In my opinion it's much better for the teeth to look natural. To accomplish that though you really need to ask the right questions and be willing to shop around. When you are dropping 15-30k on veneers/crowns it's worth the effort. It can in some cases be quite painful. When you are working on say a full smile of 8 teeth at once, when they are exposed and being imaged for the final veneers they can be very sensitive to cold, air and pressure. I would say imaging a full half upper set is 2 to 3x more painful than a single root canal. I am VERY happy with my end result and get compliments all the time. They look, feel and chew like normal teeth. Of course, with such a big investment you do need to keep your oral hygiene up and never miss a day of brushing or flossing. Cavities can form beneath the crowns or veneers which can cause them to fail early, and may even mean you would need a more invasive treatment than you normally would because you won't actually see the decay on your teeth. In short, it's not something I would recommend to everyone, but if you are unhappy with your smile and already need some medical intervention anyway, it may make sense to take the opportunity to upgrade your smile. Hope that helps.

[@Kimipu]

Hmm, I'm a dental assistant and that vEnEeR tEcH class is like what my LEGIT, CODA accredited program cost. They're scamming the clients and the (unethical!) people getting those BS certificates lmao. One thing I've noticed, is I haven't heard nearly as much about THE CLEANING OMG. There's no way they're sterilizing or disinfecting anything properly! There's going to be a rash of people getting all sorts of diseases from this. Hell, there's been actual dental offices that gave pts things from not cleaning how they should (coughFLcough), no way these randos won't...

[@rebelliouscottoncandy]

I know it sounds weird but I have always loved uniquely shaped teeth. I think it adds just so much personality to a person! It’s just cute to me and it makes me sad that so many people are ruining their uniqueness

[@qutipiecx]

i agree i love the uniqueness of peoples natural teeth 🙂

[@amphithere]

I agree, the bright white, unnaturally square, totally even teeth are really creepy and jarring. Veneers be looking like tic tacs or chiclet gum 💀

[@nat_en227]

I've read somewhere that the teeth bite mark is as unique as fingerprints 😊

[@Unhappytimeaper]

This also makes me think of how sad it is to me personally of how beauty standards are becoming so uniform. I remember growing up in a culture where crooked and pointy teeth (if healthy and taken care of) was considered cute, youthful, and overall something to love about your looks but now it’s the same as just “have a uniform, straight, white smile and nothing else” I still love crooked teeth and smiles, it makes me so sad how many are being lost…

[@nat_en227]

@@Unhappytimeaper agree, I'm wearing braces but also getting double jaw surgery this year. I'm trying to get my teeth to become more healthy and l'm paying a lot of money to save them from falling out (because of my crooked bite). It genuenly makes me mad when people replace their perfectly healtny teeth with veneers on porpouse only thinking about the looks not considering how it will affect their health in a long run...

[@cassandragloria5343]

I'm a dentist, THANK YOU FOR SHEDDING LIGHT ON THE DANGERS OF THIS STUPID TREND! I must commend you because you really did your research 🎉

[@theoriginalbreakage]

as someone with horrible teeth thanks to the lack of dental coverage in my insurance (medicare), getting veneers is a dream for me and i get why people would want to get them at a cheap price. but also these people preying on desperate people is disgusting.

[@baby.nay.]

I found a new dentist after 3 years not going. They wouldn’t even do a cleaning without x rays. I was like huh, ok, so in the weeks while I saved up for that , my back molar broke while I was eating the softest microwave pizza ever … I had a cavity slowly growing in there and they would have totally broken it while cleaning , so the x ray thing made sense . Teeth are no joke, I can’t imagine someone not getting dental care for years (as many of us do) and getting veneers like these overtop , so scary .

[@cvn6465]

Omg that sounds horrific. I’m really sorry you had to go through that, and I hope you’re doing better now ❤️ I also havent seen my dentist in years after being covered my whole life by my parents’ insurance. I dreaded going as a kid because my dentist is a snob and would always find fault with my teeth that would require multiple follow up visits (not his fault lol, I was a stupid, stubborn kid). But your comment encouraged me to book an appt regardless of the cost, while my teeth are still attached to me. Thank you 😊

[@spiderwrist]

I have a similar story: finally going to the dentist after a few years due to cost/severe anxiety, got the big full jaw x-ray done so they could see everything and there was an abscess. No pain, no swelling, no indication it was there at all and it was a tooth that was close to my sinuses so it could have gone very badly without that x-ray. It was the first thing to get fixed and I'm further along in my long journey to better dental health. I have a cousin who ended up in a coma for 7 days because of an undiscovered/untreated tooth abscess so I am super grateful for that x-ray and dentist!

[@baby.nay.]

@@cvn6465 aw thank you ❤️‍🩹 I’m glad to hear that my comment is encouraging you to go . There’s so many valid reasons like anxiety, depression and financial stress, to avoid going . Never too late , and don’t get down on yourself !! ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹I was really scared to find a new dentist after mine retired, that and panini definitely prompted my 3+ year hiatus . I truly hope you can find a good one that will not make you feel bad about anything. If they do , they’re not a good fit.

[@baby.nay.]

@@spiderwrist oh my gosh ! That sounds so incredibly scary. I hope you and your cousin are both doing ok now ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

[@bsssvt]

I stan seventeen but the veneers are killing us 😭 they had such sweet smiles before

[@Foxfire8787]

Wait ALL of seventeen got veneers?

[@Hihigh2thehooch]

@@Foxfire8787no, not yet at least :/

[@Sanatizer_1009]

Fr 😭

[@thea6118]

Yay, a Junes Journey sponsorship! I did my apprenticeship at Wooga and the Junes Journey team was full of nice people! Didn't work on the game directly, but I still had a great time. If you like this type of game, show them some love!

[@spiritus_iris]

I've never had veneers but when I was 16 I could die because my tooth was inflamed. It started to hurt on Friday and I was like "maybe they don't work in weekend", then on Monday it didn't hurt too bad and I went to school. When I came to dentist on Tuesday they scanned and said there is inflammation near my eye already (and it was down tooth!) and in 1-2 days it could be near my brain and I can die. So dear people, go to licenced dentists, it's not a joke. I doubt all these veneer "techs" have proper equipment and sterile instruments.

[@Bloop-ig8nb]

This makes me so glad I got actual dental work done. It took much longer, but I know that I was treated by people who actually know what they're doing.

[@oliveherklozoff9398]

As someone with some ugly teeth and has been bullied for them, this both scares and saddens me. Would I like to have aesthetically pleasing teeth? Absolutely! But as it is, checkups and cleanings are already expensive as heck, any cosmetic procedures already feel unattainable. The fact that there are chop shops for such things... i have no words. Your mouth, and all of it's inner workings are so close to both your heart and brain that anything going wrong is a quick recipe for disaster. Ignorance is bliss i suppose 😬

[@SonoNariFiorewithGrace]

Yea I would leave that alone. I find it wild how much ppl are willing to change things that they shouldn’t about their appearance. We’re all unique and made in God’s image! Don’t take those rude ppls opinions personally. They need to mind their God-Given business!

[@Zeverinsen]

Honestly, most people would be good with cutting out drinks/foods that stain their teeth, upping their brushing routine and getting some whitening strips. Seems like maybe about 5% of the people who are getting or have gotten veneers at this point, actually needed or benefited from doing so. It's funny in a sad way that so many people even forego a professional consultation, when it could save them so much trouble in the future. My family is a good example of how you can solve problems with other measures. My mom has needed extra coating on her teeth because of self-inflicted damage to her enamel, due to brushing too hard. She also has a crown due to chipping. My cousin needed braces because he had twin teeth. My brothers got the choice to wear preemptive retainers, or end up needing braces. One wore the retainers, and has perfectly straight teeth. The other one didn't, and now has to wear braces. Their main problem was still that they didn't brush properly, and their teeth look so much better after improving that as well. All of them have normal looking teeth now, and for my brother it could've cost significantly less if he had just worn his stupid retainer lmao!

[@vnana2991]

“Mommy invisalign please”👶 HELP????

[@StoryBird2]

I personally get freaked out when I see unnaturally white teeth, the kind that kinda glows bc they get shined like once a month. I dunno it just looks weird but better than looking at very rotted teeth. Fun Teeth Fact: Black tea stains more than coffee does!!

[@TwoBs]

I went to school with a girl who had braces through middle school to correct her teeth back in the late 90s and early 2000s. They weren’t bad or super crooked, just needed a wee bit of an alignment to help her jaw issues. I remember when she got them off in high school. Considering how much pain and aggravation she went through the years prior with her braces … it’s no wonder she was always meticulous about her smile. She had gotten “best smile” for our class yearbook when we graduated. Fast forward some odd years and I see her on social media. I hadn’t seen her in person in probably close to a decade, but something looked off and I couldn’t put my finger on what it was until I went through an old photo album, saw photos of us together, and noticed her smile was very different. It was … big - like not _extra_ teeth big, but bigger sized teeth as a whole. They were all so straight and uniform. Super duper white, too. Her smile was completely different. During the tail end of the pandemic, I see a post from her about how she had gotten veneers and was having issues with them. One had “popped” off in the back, and she posted a picture showing the small stubby tooth that the veneer was over and mentioned having jaw pain that she hadn’t experienced since she was younger. I’m not a dentist, obviously, and I can be unsure of this, but if someone has braces they will often need to wear a retainer when they sleep, right? I ask, because she mentioned in her post about getting veneers and hoping that she’d never have to worry about ever needing braces or retainers again. The way she worded it, it just seemed like she got veneers to do away with those troubles … but instead it brought on more. All those teeth she spent time realigning and wearing braces over now stubs with fake teeth over them that look extremely unnatural and blinding. It’s sad, really. She had a beautiful smile that really was unique with the shape of her teeth, but now it looks like every other influencer’s smile. Every time I see the topic of these veneers brought up, I always think of her, and it then has me wondering how many people out there have ruined their perfectly fine natural teeth to get these things put on for a certain aesthetic without thinking long-term …

[@annickdaelemans6363]

I know someone who wants to get it done. She will be travelling to Turkey for it. I only talk to her casually so it's hard for me to say she should think about it carefully. She seems to think it's worth it, although there is nothing wrong with her teeth now.

[@Peachu_n_Goma_Home]

Retainer is no trouble at all, you will get used to it wearing it sleeping at night. And follow your orthodontist instruction your teeth will be fine after braces, those who are lazy to wear to retainer will have to do 2nd round braces. I got my braces at age 30, still the same straight teeth at 37. 😊

[@Gaarasmineforever]

Keep your real teeth for as long as you can! Due to a trampoline incident as a kid my adult front tooth was knocked out. The fake one kept falling out over the years until they had to drill a pin into my skull to keep it in place for the crown at 18. One of my biggest fears is now getting some injury to my face and the pin ripping through my skin. Fake teeth break so easily, real teeth are so much better!

[@user-dv9xx3yy8v]

Real is always better than fake in all aspects

[@mirailieva8849]

Yes, if they develop well, natural teeth are very, very, very strong. They are supposed to last a whole lifetime without brushing. But we humans do everything to ruin our health with the most extravagant things, many of which very ironically are supposedly for health. I am absolutely certain that if I didn’t get the fluoride pills, antibiotics, and vaccines as a child, I would not have needed any dental work. All these poisons add up. Drugs destroy teeth. We were drugged like crazy in our youth.

[@mirailieva8849]

Not to mention bad dentistry and having to redo dental “work” multiple times. The human body, if it develops well, is very powerful and very strong, you are not supposed to need any help healthwise. The body is designed to take care of itself. But well, we do not have this in the world of man.

[@Rhiannercakes]

I have to get a tooth replaced because your teeth collapse inward if you don't and you had it yanked. This is still labeled as cosmetic despite being literally part of oral health because it messes up the rest of your teeth. Teeth are expensive.

[@jjay107]

Collapse if you don’t wha??? I’m confused tell me how avoid losing my teeth 😭😭😭

[@jjay107]

Oh nvm I get it now lololol I was panicking 😂

[@SprinkledFox]

​@@jjay107 yeah no that was worded so strange 💀

[@RachelJayne92]

Have y’all seen a child’s skull?! *TERRIFYING*

[@kirigherkins]

NOT OFTEN

[@pikachu-hd6lr]

Bruh so the dreams i had about multiple rows of teeth inside my mouth was actually real😬💀☠️

[@krisdiane]

It's truly disturbing when I see my kids' dental xrays. 😂

[@nnn9854]

wdym

[@krisdiane]

@@nnn9854 they have teeth all over in their face. Google it. 😂

[@blackdoge5754]

teeth so good, I didnt notice you missing half your cardigan

[@fluffers7997]

Lived with messed up teeth for 20 years after I tripped and smashed my front teeth. Eventually got an abscess that gave me headaches so I ended up needing 4 crowns since the root canals made my teeth super discolored along with them being broken. The 4 crowns took about 6 hours to get with all the care the dentist took to make them look natural. Whole process was over 8k for 4 teeth. Dentist even gave me free bleaching and invisaline because my smile was so ugly he felt bad for me. So probably over 10k if I had to pay for that. I cant imagine doing my entire mouth in an afternoon in someone's kitchen for 4k. That price alone would scare me off.

[@laurahallo1652]

They all look like they have dentures.

[@klickingkayasmr7585]

Right! Ed said “mouth guards!” Haha 😂

[@suzumi111]

i don’t understand why they need them their teeth before looked good now they look like grannies

[@kelsea6591]

I was genetically missing adult incisors and was exploring options and was given the option for veneers or the possibility of implants. I never wanted veneers since they just don’t seem like a good permanent option. Although I had to get braces to move teeth around and get bone grafting to get implants I was 100% set on doing so and glad I did. Something about shaving down or bridging and just slapping some curb appeal on the mouth versus a functional tooth is not the same

[@helplessheroine2641]

Bone grafting sounds so metal, do you know where they take the bone from?

[@kelsea6591]

@@helplessheroine2641 sometimes it’s cadaver bone which certainly sounds like something a necromancer dentist would come up with 😅

[@angelinaavocado6162]

I was waiting for a Chip Skylark “My shiny teeth and me” moment 😅

[@myadhdisoutofcontrol]

I love how you’re always up to date with the kpop references

[@LindaMitchell]

The veneer trend is crazy. I grew up wanting to get braces to fix my front teeth. When I got them, I was so happy. Now, the pressure is to have a "perfect" smile. I feel like a generation won't appreciate what makes us unique anymore.

[@queenofcats9240]

One of my older sisters was born with bunny teeth (she prefers to call them buck teeth) and she grew up loving them. She always loved her smile and most people who meet her say that her smile is very charming. She saw me watching a Twice MV one time and she saw Nayeon’s teeth. She immediately became her fan and said “Omg she and I have the same teeth!!!” I don’t have the heart to tell her that Nayeon got her teeth done 🥲

[@Potz4pizza]

Veneers make me sad. It's like a physical manifestation of the person's soul dying.

[@NatLaS]

I’m not sure that’s a very nice thing to say when you consider there are people out there who have no choice but to have veneers. My mom being one of them. Having bad teeth can ruin your self-esteem and absolutely changes the way people treat you. What makes me sad is seeing someone stop themselves from genuinely being happy and enjoying the moment out of fear that someone might see their teeth. I know your comment comes from a good place, I just hope you can consider the angle I’ve presented you as well.

[@amphithere]

​​@@NatLaS they aren't talking about people who had no choice but to get veneers. They're talking about people who have perfectly fine, natural, normal healthy teeth, that get those healthy teeth shaved down permanently just for a passing beauty trend. THAT is the issue and it is incredibly scary to see people become so vapid.

[@zeals936]

I hope you talk about how people with veneers lick their teeth between or after talking. Particularly the top veneer teeth. I ALWAYS notice it lol

[@Peachu_n_Goma_Home]

Why tho

[@aamateur-artist]

@@Peachu_n_Goma_HomeMaybe to make sure it’s still in place 😭

[@musiclistner94]

Last year I got really bad acne on my jaw and cheeks. Before that I had not cared about my teeth, they were just there and are pretty straight but a bit discoloured. But my self-esteem got really bad bc of the acne, and probably because I used a lot of time looking at myself in the mirror, I suddenly started noticing how "brown" my teeth where. I desperately wanted to get them whitened, something I had never thought of before. I went from being confident about my smile, to hating it. Self-esteem and how you view yourself can really fuck up your perspective of yourself.

[@TuxedoMasc]

Permanent procedures need to be advertised and talked about with the understanding that "permanent cosmetic procedure" doesn't necessarily mean no maintenance at all. Breast implants, veneers, etc. need to be taken care of well at home and can even be required to get replaced every 10 yrs - not just one-and-done choices here - they can be lifelong commitments.

[@JUMALATION1]

I have a perfectly straight line of teeth worth at LEAST $8,000 thanks to intense dental care from 1999-present, but they are not blindingly white. They are a tiny bit yellowish, and I have felt peer pressure before to get them bleached. Tbh now I'm happier about my teeth being fairly healthy and natural, rather than them being whiter than copier paper. (The dental care I underwent wasn't primarily cosmetic, it was so my bottom front teeth wouldn't cause extreme and permanent inflammation of my upper gums due to overbite in the future.)

[@AlliRayy]

Very smart decision. Blinding white teeth just scream fake and awkward

[@chaoticsad5549]

How can I decide “siblings or dating” if everyone has the exact same tooth shape and smile. That’s my only trick to solving this question.

[@klickingkayasmr7585]

Ears…

[@tintedcherry]

@@klickingkayasmr7585oh boy, some people have surgery for the big and forward ears look to make their face appear smaller

[@gothgrrl8711]

YOUR HAIR LOOKS AMAZING

[@Letsow-up9om]

'Veneer techs' are the new 'lash techs'😭 I'm crying

[@casiblanca209]

I lol’d way too hard at the Tom Cruise middle tooth 😂

[@bricksandkeebs]

I used to work on dentistry books and journals and I have learned throughout that teeth impact our health more than we ever know.

[@annabelnewman2694]

the speed at which you incorporated the new aespa video

[@dubblebubbletoilandtrouble6646]

Supernova speed

[@lynnj85]

Supernova Karina meme!😂😂😂

[@xXAzureIrisXx]

people like to forget that their teeth are bones and any problem or infection you get in your mouth has direct access to your brain and blood stream. Before antibiotics people would die from tooth infections. You also have major nerves running through each tooth. Even if you’re not scared of infections, damage to the nerve can cause lifelong pain or more expensive dental procedures to fix!

[@suricats3203]

Some of my friends study Odontology, it's been 4 years since they started. In their fourth year they started treating patients with supervision, FOURTH year. Hell nah i would trust someone who has a shady tech in 2 days.

[@Charlotte-kq1dw]

I’m so glad I just got the notification that you uploaded ( I was in tears)

[@ticoangelo]

in tears?

[@Arycke]

​@ticoangelo they're very emotionally invested bro

[@Dead_Kerbal]

@@ticoangelo It's a fan girl thing. Kinda like the k-pop groopies.

[@Gr95dc]

@@Arycke I suspect is just a bot

[@Arycke]

@@Dead_Kerbal groupies*

[@hiccvp_]

my friend and i are carats and CONSTANTLY cry about the loss of some of the members' cute teeth 😭

[@louistomlinsonseyebrow1876]

As a carat this is so real bro 😭😭

[@sunb5738]

I've been following SVT on and off for years but I started noticing that recently, can't help but feel disappointed about it...

[@hiccvp_]

@@sunb5738 sameeee like if it makes them happy then it makes them happy, but its still sad that something that was unique and characteristic of them is suddenly gone and replaced with something so many other celebrities have :c

[@dawgyeom]

Omg 😭 samee

[@Zeverinsen]

I remember when I read an article _years_ ago about how crooked and "weird" teeth were seen as cute in Japan. I also remember when braces were kinda trending, to the point that I wanted braces myself, even though I have always had very nice teeth. Honestly, your teeth are so important to your face, and getting weird new teeth that don't really fit your face just for a trend is *_so incredibly stupid!_* Also, you don't have to become a dentist to find all the information you need to actually understand the anatomy of your teeth, and why teeth are so important to your facial structure. Nobody is hiding the information, they're just saying you can't _practice_ dentistry on other people without certification of your actual knowledge and training. In fact, I'd encourage anyone to read more about how their body actually works, because it is good knowledge to have in general. If you study properly beforehand, you could probably breeze through your studies, but nothing changes the fact that other people need to be reassured that you actually have been trained properly, *before you risk their lives.* Remember that _any_ medical procedure has a risk.

[@midnightjay]

14:26 I couldn't imagine bullying someone over teeth. Her looks fine, same with the other examples. I wish people stopped reassuring about looks. Natural teeth look better in most cases. This kind of reminded me of Mads Mikkelsen, I think there was an interview and he was asked why won;t he fix his teeth. He said he's not interested. I hope more celebs and influencers go this route, just refuse. Like damn, they are the ones who gotta live with their mouth, veneers usually look weird and seems like they are more trouble than they are worth (even when professionally done).

[@MelanaC]

I have a serious heart defect and therefore I require antibiotic cover before having ANY dental work done for example a scrape and polish! I could get a heart infection and die! BUT a lot of people don’t know they have heart issues! THATS SCARY

[@MissRedLu]

Me too! I have a congenital cardiopathy and my cardiologist has drilled into me how important oral hygiene is and how linked it is to the heart. I hadn't even thought about those who have heart issues and don't even know it yet...

[@jordanalmond3458]

CHD girlie here! (TOF) I am so grateful for my dentist whose team asks AT LEAST 3 times before even touching my teeth! They don’t mess around and you’re right not everyone knows they need it

[@threeraccoonsinatrenchcoat8863]

Thanks for covering this. Also I've never been so early to one of your vids before, woot woot!

[@thpuma2589]

You voice is very calming

[@AgithaCreates]

hold up, you look so cute with glasses! your videos are always so funny, this is another great one 🩷

[@a.lferry6185]

I'm not a dentist but i have had extensive orthodontics work done. I went every 6 weeks from age 5 - 15. I've had retainers that were literally shoving my palate forward and 4 years of braces and even headgear at one point. And my teeth are STILL not straight and perfectly white. But at least they're healthy and I don't need to get any removed - that should be the goal, not to have perfect plastic teeth. Because of this trend, people are doing their teeth harm in the long run.

[@-Desire]

I also saw a reel about how dentists have this insurance they pay periodically that essentially protects and pays out the patient in the case of malpractice, which veneer 'techs' don't have and aren't lawfully mandated to do???

[@lunayen]

No insurance company is going to cover for these techs anyway. They're nothing more than a walking liability.

[@Ella-g2m]

"veneer tech" isn't a lawful profession to begin with. these certificates are fake, it's all a scam.

[@jaykay5086]

Medical degree from KZbin University

[@noewantstosleep]

I went through a pretty bad accident that completely broke my two front teeth… had to get some veneer composites. Yes, they look “perfect” but they’re not! my! teeth! My childhood smile doesn’t match my current smile, and that fact makes me really sad. Just love your teeth and keep ‘em healthy, y’all! You’ll remain 1 in 8,000,000,000 and save your money at the same time :)

[@soobs3rdtoefromtheright]

the hoshi videos are so funny tho TT love him sm, bro was not hiding it

[@tetryphun]

I work in one of those "Turkey Teeth" tourism establishments. I have seen a trend over a few years that fewer people are coming here for purely cosmetic work and that's for a good reason. Most people we get nowadays are people who actually need restorative prosthetics and older in age.

[@ada_janset]

Oh thank god. I’m Turkish and I know that the esthetic industry is big here but I fear the growth of the industry resulted in also scummy practitioners slipping through

[@joslynsorensen9394]

When you sped through the "required" procedures and stated "buccal fat removal", I heard "butthole fat removal" and now I have some googling to do.

[@nabiswings]

idk why but i love ur content its so refreshing

[@alessalapac4620]

whoever did joshua's veneers deserves JAIL TIMEE

[@hoshiistiger7252]

REAL

[@SecondOfTheWild]

Ikr?? Seungkwan's, too 😭 He seems to love them tho, I noticed he stopped covering his mouth so much when he's laughing, so I guess as long as he's happy? Wonwoo's, Hoshi's and Scoups' are less jarring to me, but still seemed unnecessary. Also - hi 캐럿들, nice to see ya here 🩵🩷

[@alessalapac4620]

@@SecondOfTheWild i never noticed that!what really matters is that they are happy, but im still a little sad though because teeth does add so much individuality! but ofc it's their decision :) also hi! 🤭

[@chickamundo]

I've struggled with my teeth my whole life. I have a lot of allergies and was on a feeding tube for 17 years. I didn't eat food by mouth until I was 7. So I never really brushed my teeth as my thought process was: I'm not eating, therefore I don't need to brush. Obviously that's not the case. I'm still dealing with issues right now with my teeth and they are one of my biggest insecurities. I thank my dentist for having been so welcoming, kind, and understanding to my issues. All in all, while fixing your teeth isn't a bad thing, please be careful! Always fact check if you can! Please do not feel bad if you can't afford getting them fixed right now. Love yourself for who you are!

[@leannezzers]

I chipped my front tooth as a kid and get composite done & maintained to fill that shape It takes a lot of work and communication between me and my dentist to make it happen. Slowly adding composite and curing. Doing things like clenching my teeth, simulating chewing, talking to see if my teeth align well. I cannot imagine an illegally licensed person doing this procedure for someone 😭

[@lilacocean4137]

this stuff is so terrifying 😟 on another note, you look rosy and glowing! ❤

[@satellitemoonchild]

i did NOT suffer through 4 and a half years of university so then people can get a 2 days "course" to do something that's a teeny tiny part of what my whole career is about. a course like that is something you take AFTER you graduate, and most courses take more than only 2 days for sure 💀 depending on what it is, it takes up to 2 years to become a specialist in something (again, WHEN YOU ALREADY HAVE A DEGREE!!!)

[@allen7585]

I just got home from a night shift and saw you dropped a new video. I would expect nothing less than a whole video about teeth and I’m living for it

[@angrytriangles]

I have a lot of crowns in my mouth due to a bunch of root canals i had done and i wish i had my whole teeth back so bad. It's so crazy to me that people would shave down all of their teeth on purpose

[@lucillewilliams2793]

I really appreciate the empathetic way you approached this problem. And the comprehensiveness. Not just the same two shocking videos.

[@woahthere_dami]

16:36 💀 please, that clip was so unserious 😂😂

[@SonoNariFiorewithGrace]

LOL that’s how silly Hoshi can be he calls himself a “Laughing virus” not sure why he had to word it that way but he’s very funny and silly sometimes. God bless You in Jesus name! Jesus loves you very much! He always does! Peace & Joy be multiplied in Jesus name! 🤍✨🕊️

[@ReiAnikaAyanami]

​@@SonoNariFiorewithGrace bruh it ain't that serious, chill out

[@MaddieFishblob]

I rly miss Nayeon’s old teeth cuz they were adorable and unique 🥺 But at the same time I heard she got it done for medical rather than aesthetic reasons, like the front teeth were legit rly bothering her and getting in the way, so in that case I totally understand & support it, even if it still bums me out 😂

[@frankiesweeting1170]

the whole fact all of illit will be the bane of my existence, why are we chill with letting these companies do irreparable damage to a minors mouth it’s nonsense and why are they only on the top

[@-Desire]

A lot of kpop stans are either easily influenced kids or adults that don't know or care. A lot of these idols have had irreversible procedures and I genuinely hope we don't stories of how they regret these years of their lives

[@frankiesweeting1170]

@ez-zf3ym even if it’s expected that some parents will put their child’s health and wellbeing at risk for fame and fortune that doesn’t make it just magically okay to completely alter the physical appearance and medical anatomy of the child. trust i have no sympathy for companies and parents who will go to all lengths to exploit a child i do however have the capacity to wish the best for the child being exploited

[@frankiesweeting1170]

@ez-zf3ym it is not victimizing a child it is acknowledging the fact that a child being exploited in any manner is a victim. what’s your angle here? what are you trying to argue? children deserve to be able to be children and nothing more whether they’re a 12 year old on a idol producing show or a 12 year old victim in Congo being subjected to literal slavery. this isn’t a debatable issue it’s legitimately a fact of the matter that children are children with little child brains and body’s. obviously said hypothetical children are going through very different forms of trauma (duh) but any child never ever should be subjected to providing wealth in any means.

[@dubblebubbletoilandtrouble6646]

Poor Wonhee always looks like she can barely close her mouth properly :(

[@RememberRox]

I'm SO GLAD I was broke in my 20's, good lord. I had the worst self confidence and wanted everything done. But my broke ass only could afford microbladed eyebrows which I now 7 years later regret. Nowadays I couldnt give a DAMN how I look. I go out without makeup, I wear skirts (yes the first time i wore a skirt outside i was 24! I am now 34), I wear slacks and a scruffy cap when im groceryshopping. It is SO liberating not giving a damn what others think and how they look. If you're young and reading this, having a healthy body is all that matters, please, nothing is worth risking good health. Your teeth look FINE, they got CHARACTER and most importantly they serve you well! Your old and scrawny body in 60-70 years will thank you for taking care of it.

[@monikabinnberg2557]

As a European, this trend seems too drastic. Normal, healthy teeth are bit discoloured. Especially if you drink coffee or tea

[@cskberlin]

I am in the "sorta sad that half of Seventeen has veneers now" camp (even though I support them if they like their new teeth), but tbh I think Hoshi's new teeth suit him really well. And him going live just to awkwardly laugh to show off his new teeth lives in my mind rent free.

[@mahumia]

I grew up with dentists who where like 'yeah we're not going to straighten teeth unless it is causing problems' and general community be like 'extremely white teeth are either baby teeth, or unhealthy (i.e. prone to breaking)'. So when I visited the dentist last time, I was a bit confused when they were like 'oh, there is a tiny corner of your incisor missing, do you want to have it fixed?' Why? No one is going to notice? :') But yeah, I see more and more focus on getting those perfect chompers, and I do sometimes feel insecure because I do not have some perfectly aligned pearly white teeth.

[@user-ke4nf3oh4m]

You look so good with your hair like that!! I love it

[@CopyCatKashi]

As a dental assistant this terrifies me. I honestly thought this was a JOKE at first but man I really wish it was.

[@elisroom9506]

A hoshi little giggle at the end

[@jamienotamy]

I think braces are the only cosmetic* dental procedure anyone needs. A lot of the celebrities you showed could have tweaked their teeth with braces without destroying the character of their smiles. *braces aren’t always cosmetic, they also fix jaw alignment issues, make room for wisdom teeth, and teeth that grow out of the roof of your mouth.

[@callmewisteria]

When I was around seven or eight, I lost one of my baby teeth as expected but the one that grew in grew in backwards and twisted. I had to spend almost three years going into the dentist regularly to get updates to my braces, which were done with invisilign because that was what would be the least painful. I have no idea why anyone would risk getting things done like this, especially when they could cause more serious treatments being required by an actual dentist. It's not only a poorly thought out and wastefully expensive choice, it's a dangerous one.

[@ashleylala4293]

“Getting rid of their old, poor people teeth” LMFAO! Savage.

[@amynony6013]

I’m so glad I’m just getting braces. I have a peg lateral, a tooth that looks like a tube, but no one can see that unless I open my mouth and tilt back. My peg lateral is only slightly smaller than my tooth on the other side. People keep saying I should shave it down and get a veneer over it, but I like my cute little tooth. It’s not that asymmetrical that I would need to get rid of it. I fear the color wouldn’t match so I’ll just focus on alignment and addressing the crowding.

[@lefish5277]

I like the way you think. I think pet laterals are the cutest

[@luzx9522]

Supernova??? That's fast