Yeah, the insurance thing is wild—mine wouldn’t even cover a chipped tooth unless it was “medically necessary,” whatever that means. Enameloplasty was way more in my budget, though, and honestly, I barely noticed anything after. Still eat popcorn too (probably shouldn’t), but apples? Nope, those are now a two-hand job. The “too perfect” teeth look kinda freaks me out anyway... prefer mine with a little character.
Insurance is such a maze, right? I remember thinking my small chip would be an easy fix, but nope—unless you’re in pain or missing half your tooth, they don’t care. I went for a little reshaping too, and honestly, nobody’s ever noticed unless I point it out. I totally get what you mean about “perfect” teeth looking weird sometimes... I like when a smile shows some quirks. Makes it feel real. Apples are tricky, though—I’ve switched to slicing them up now just to be safe.
I kinda wish I could be chill about my teeth quirks, but honestly, I get super self-conscious about them. I know what you mean about “perfect” smiles sometimes looking unnatural, but for me, even a tiny chip feels huge when I talk or laugh. Maybe it’s just in my head? I keep thinking people notice, even if they don’t say anything.
Insurance is a nightmare, though—totally agree there. I had to fight just to get them to cover a basic bonding fix. I guess some folks don’t care about little chips, but for me it’s all I see in the mirror. It’s weird how something small can mess with your confidence.
I’m still biting apples the regular way, but now you’ve got me worried... Maybe I’ll start slicing them too, just in case.
I get being self-conscious, but honestly, most people don’t even notice little chips unless you point them out. I’ve had a chipped front tooth for years and my friends legit had no idea until I mentioned it. Sometimes I think we’re way harsher on ourselves than anyone else is. Apples are still fair game in my book… if something happens, it’s just another story to tell, right?
“most people don’t even notice little chips unless you point them out.”
I relate to this, but I’ll admit, I notice every tiny thing in my own smile—probably more than anyone else. It’s wild how those little tweaks can feel massive from the inside, even if no one else cares. I chipped a molar once and obsessed about it, but nobody saw it unless I used a mirror and weird lighting. Honestly, unless it’s hurting or costing me extra at the dentist, I’m with you—apples are still on the menu. Just maybe not caramel ones... learned that the hard (and sticky) way.