Honestly, never thought I'd actually be posting something like this, but recently got my teeth professionally whitened and it seriously changed things for me. I used to hide my teeth in pictures or just avoid smiling altogether, but now I'm actually looking forward to photos (which is weird for me, lol). It's kinda crazy how much a brighter smile can boost your self-esteem. Anyone else had a similar experience after whitening or maybe something else that gave you a surprising confidence boost?
That's great to hear, and honestly, pretty reassuring for me since I've been debating doing something similar myself. I've always been a bit anxious about dental procedures in general—like, is it uncomfortable during the actual whitening process? How long did it take before you actually noticed a difference?
I totally relate to your experience though. For me, it wasn't teeth whitening but finally getting contacts after years of stubbornly sticking with glasses. I didn't think it'd make a huge difference at first, but suddenly seeing myself clearly without frames felt... weirdly freeing? I started feeling way less self-conscious in pictures and even felt more comfortable looking people directly in the eye when talking (which used to make me super nervous).
It's funny how these seemingly small things can change our confidence levels so much. Glad you're feeling good about smiling again—it's definitely something worth celebrating.
