Comments on: Braces Improve Self Esteem and Self-Confidence – Not True! http://www.healthoma.com/braces-improve-self-esteem-and-self-confidence-not-true/ Healthoma.com is where we discuss about different health related topics like diseases, hygiene, fitness, drugs and also medicine and human body anatomy and the problems and diseases that human body different organs can have. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:42:39 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Brook http://www.healthoma.com/braces-improve-self-esteem-and-self-confidence-not-true/#comment-91763 Brook Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:02:47 +0000 http://www.healthoma.com/braces-improve-self-esteem-and-self-confidence-not-true/#comment-91763 This is a load of bullshit. This study is not accurate, because it was done on children. Children don't give a crap about their teeth. If it were done with teens and adults, that would be different because they actually care. I wouldn't mind if people weren't such a**holes about it. Society has created this image of what "perfect" teeth should look like, and it's absolutely NOT FAIR. This is a load of bullshit. This study is not accurate, because it was done on children. Children don’t give a crap about their teeth. If it were done with teens and adults, that would be different because they actually care. I wouldn’t mind if people weren’t such a**holes about it. Society has created this image of what “perfect” teeth should look like, and it’s absolutely NOT FAIR.

]]> By: Guest http://www.healthoma.com/braces-improve-self-esteem-and-self-confidence-not-true/#comment-91576 Guest Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:44:20 +0000 http://www.healthoma.com/braces-improve-self-esteem-and-self-confidence-not-true/#comment-91576 Malocclusion (crooked or misaligned teeth) goes beyond being a mere cosmetic issue - they can sometimes lead to further complications that may require orthognathic surgery (surgery of the jaw). For example, an improper bite would impede normal consumption of food. People who have crooked teeth may also suffer from tooth pain or sensitivity and may be at an increased risk for tooth decay and gingivitis. As for the claim that the branch of orthodontics has become pervasive only recently in contemporary society due to aesthetic and societal influences, orthodontic work in correcting irregular teeth go back to at least 1000 B.C. Orthodontic appliances have been found from Greek and Etruscan materials. Malocclusion (crooked or misaligned teeth) goes beyond being a mere cosmetic issue – they can sometimes lead to further complications that may require orthognathic surgery (surgery of the jaw). For example, an improper bite would impede normal consumption of food. People who have crooked teeth may also suffer from tooth pain or sensitivity and may be at an increased risk for tooth decay and gingivitis.

As for the claim that the branch of orthodontics has become pervasive only recently in contemporary society due to aesthetic and societal influences, orthodontic work in correcting irregular teeth go back to at least 1000 B.C. Orthodontic appliances have been found from Greek and Etruscan materials.

]]> By: shavonne http://www.healthoma.com/braces-improve-self-esteem-and-self-confidence-not-true/#comment-88707 shavonne Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:48:41 +0000 http://www.healthoma.com/braces-improve-self-esteem-and-self-confidence-not-true/#comment-88707 sorry to burst you all's little dream world but in society there are only sertian trends we can break and having acceptence of crooked teeth is not one of them. i know that if a business man/women came up to you and smiled to introduce themselves sorry but the first thing you'd think would be DAM* or what? point is you'd be distracted and they'd notice your reaction. im not saying its right but it is reality. sorry to burst you all’s little dream world but in society there are only sertian trends we can break and having acceptence of crooked teeth is not one of them. i know that if a business man/women came up to you and smiled to introduce themselves sorry but the first thing you’d think would be DAM* or what? point is you’d be distracted and they’d notice your reaction. im not saying its right but it is reality.

]]> By: Karol Rybak http://www.healthoma.com/braces-improve-self-esteem-and-self-confidence-not-true/#comment-88496 Karol Rybak Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:01:59 +0000 http://www.healthoma.com/braces-improve-self-esteem-and-self-confidence-not-true/#comment-88496 This is craziness to allow somebody who calls him/herself a doctor to injure your own body. The activity like that should be prosecuted by law. I wonder how soon mankind will begin to cut its legs or arms of in order to replace them super technological advanced Japanese prosthesis. What do you think people? Twenty years? Less? More? This is craziness to allow somebody who calls him/herself a doctor to injure your own body. The activity like that should be prosecuted by law. I wonder how soon mankind will begin to cut its legs or arms of in order to replace them super technological advanced Japanese prosthesis. What do you think people? Twenty years? Less? More?

]]> By: Karol Rybak http://www.healthoma.com/braces-improve-self-esteem-and-self-confidence-not-true/#comment-88494 Karol Rybak Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:29:13 +0000 http://www.healthoma.com/braces-improve-self-esteem-and-self-confidence-not-true/#comment-88494 Dear Nads. I strongly believe that your friend should forget about all his colleagues and friends who judge him by his physical appearance. In my opinion the now days tendency of improving our bodies by implanting variety artificial things just shows the low self-esteem of people who are allowed to do that for them. The smart intelligent people accept themselves as they are. They have much more to offer for society than artificial pearl smile on artificial head with artificial brain washed by the same artificial people from commercials. They do not care even a little bit about your self-esteem. Their goals are simple: to make a money on you. Dear Nads.
I strongly believe that your friend should forget about all his colleagues and friends who judge him by his physical appearance. In my opinion the now days tendency of improving our bodies by implanting variety artificial things just shows the low self-esteem of people who are allowed to do that for them. The smart intelligent people accept themselves as they are. They have much more to offer for society than artificial pearl smile on artificial head with artificial brain washed by the same artificial people from commercials. They do not care even a little bit about your self-esteem. Their goals are simple: to make a money on you.

]]> By: Guest http://www.healthoma.com/braces-improve-self-esteem-and-self-confidence-not-true/#comment-87861 Guest Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:11:33 +0000 http://www.healthoma.com/braces-improve-self-esteem-and-self-confidence-not-true/#comment-87861 Thank you for posting this article. I was greatly opposed to braces - I liked my old smile. However, no one listened to me and I ended getting them anyway, after many attempts to try and not. One of the biggest mistakes I've ever made. I no longer have braces, just a retainer now. Before, I loved my smile, even though it was crooked. Too me, it felt like braces didn't just take away my smile; they took away a part of me. Plus, while I had braces, and now that they're gone, it's harder to think of myself as pretty. I don't feel right with this new set of teeth. It's very hard for me, since no one really understands my point of view, and I can not find others who are like me. I read your posts, and understand your point of views, and although it does bother me a little, I accept it. However, I love crooked teeth. There is a girl in my grade who has them and she looks beautiful. There is nothing wrong with them; they're perfectly natural. Many of you are saying that crooked teeth has had a negative effect on your self esteem. Straight teeth has had a negative effect on mine. Thank you again for posting this. Thank you for posting this article. I was greatly opposed to braces – I liked my old smile. However, no one listened to me and I ended getting them anyway, after many attempts to try and not. One of the biggest mistakes I’ve ever made.

I no longer have braces, just a retainer now. Before, I loved my smile, even though it was crooked. Too me, it felt like braces didn’t just take away my smile; they took away a part of me. Plus, while I had braces, and now that they’re gone, it’s harder to think of myself as pretty. I don’t feel right with this new set of teeth.

It’s very hard for me, since no one really understands my point of view, and I can not find others who are like me. I read your posts, and understand your point of views, and although it does bother me a little, I accept it. However, I love crooked teeth. There is a girl in my grade who has them and she looks beautiful. There is nothing wrong with them; they’re perfectly natural.

Many of you are saying that crooked teeth has had a negative effect on your self esteem. Straight teeth has had a negative effect on mine.

Thank you again for posting this.

]]> By: Linda http://www.healthoma.com/braces-improve-self-esteem-and-self-confidence-not-true/#comment-75435 Linda Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:19:51 +0000 http://www.healthoma.com/braces-improve-self-esteem-and-self-confidence-not-true/#comment-75435 I ABSOLUTELY AGREE!! ! ! I am forty five and began orthodontic treatment with metal braces two years ago. Many of the orthodontists that initially diagnosed my case recommended the removal of perfectly healthy teeth and complex surgery that involved the destruction of healthy tissue, nerves and skeletal structures of my lower face. Eventually, I located a Dr. willing to provide a mild less invasive and destructive treatment without extractions and I began treatment. I spent my entire life with crooked teeth and lived and loved almost the same as most and eventually decided to improve the appearance of my teeth. My decision to get braces I told myself was solely for cosmetic reasons implying that my improved appearance would some how benefit others. But, through more soul searching I’ve since discovered it was for emotional reasons. I desired to have braces, they were appealing to me, I liked the way both women and men smiled confidently with their mouths filled with sparkling metal. They seemed approachable and friendly and submissive. There was an air of vulnerability as they reluctantly revealed their orthodontic appliances to measure the reaction of others. I was given the choice of nearly clear ceramic or traditional metal braces. I decided to get metal braces because I’ve always considered them attractive. I remember seeing the braces on my teeth for the first time and being filled with excitement to show them off. I discovered that they were nothing new to others and they haven’t changed my life at all except for perhaps my eating habits. In my opinion, orthodontic treatment is mostly just another medical business sometimes ripping off the uneducated and uninformed consumer, and sometimes the doctors are providing a much needed service that is other than orthodontic in its nature. Sometimes, people get braces just because their lives are boring and they want attention, the orthodontic office can be thought of as just another expensive spa/salon specializing in pampering With the above said, I must say, I believe the decision to pursue or not pursue orthodontic treatment is mostly an emotional decision with little or no real other benefit. I recommend that anyone considering such a medical procedure that is not absolutely necessary for emotional reasons should consider this statement; “For proper emotional and psychological development of the personality one must first love thy self” I love myself more with braces than without them for the most curious reasons. I discovered my metal braces are sometimes a slight distraction, especially when I’m meeting someone for the first time. Occasionally, someone’s gaze will become fixated on just my teeth and appliances. This is the reaction I most often desire. The attention is simply divine. The braces exert a mild amount of constant pressure on my teeth which I find pleasurable. My arch forms are level and symmetrical and my teeth are very straight with greatly improved occlusion. But most I enjoy the attention, occasional discomfort and humiliation I receive from appliances, sometimes I’m so embarrassed by a comment from someone it can be so gratifying. Or a close friend or relative wanting me to smile for them so they can take my picture. Sometimes, others are either so visibly shocked or mesmerized by them it can be so entertaining to anticipate their reaction. So there you have it, I haven’t said anything that anyone doesn’t already know. An intelligent choice is one from which we derive a fulfilling benefit. I have braces semi-permanently bonded to all my teeth for emotional reasons, I love them and adore them, they’re nearly the most exciting accessory to wear and look cute. Braces are cute, that’s why I got them. I ABSOLUTELY AGREE!! ! ! I am forty five and began orthodontic treatment with metal braces two years ago. Many of the orthodontists that initially diagnosed my case recommended the removal of perfectly healthy teeth and complex surgery that involved the destruction of healthy tissue, nerves and skeletal structures of my lower face. Eventually, I located a Dr. willing to provide a mild less invasive and destructive treatment without extractions and I began treatment. I spent my entire life with crooked teeth and lived and loved almost the same as most and eventually decided to improve the appearance of my teeth. My decision to get braces I told myself was solely for cosmetic reasons implying that my improved appearance would some how benefit others. But, through more soul searching I’ve since discovered it was for emotional reasons. I desired to have braces, they were appealing to me, I liked the way both women and men smiled confidently with their mouths filled with sparkling metal. They seemed approachable and friendly and submissive. There was an air of vulnerability as they reluctantly revealed their orthodontic appliances to measure the reaction of others. I was given the choice of nearly clear ceramic or traditional metal braces. I decided to get metal braces because I’ve always considered them attractive. I remember seeing the braces on my teeth for the first time and being filled with excitement to show them off. I discovered that they were nothing new to others and they haven’t changed my life at all except for perhaps my eating habits.

In my opinion, orthodontic treatment is mostly just another medical business sometimes ripping off the uneducated and uninformed consumer, and sometimes the doctors are providing a much needed service that is other than orthodontic in its nature. Sometimes, people get braces just because their lives are boring and they want attention, the orthodontic office can be thought of as just another expensive spa/salon specializing in pampering

With the above said, I must say, I believe the decision to pursue or not pursue orthodontic treatment is mostly an emotional decision with little or no real other benefit. I recommend that anyone considering such a medical procedure that is not absolutely necessary for emotional reasons should consider this statement; “For proper emotional and psychological development of the personality one must first love thy self” I love myself more with braces than without them for the most curious reasons.

I discovered my metal braces are sometimes a slight distraction, especially when I’m meeting someone for the first time. Occasionally, someone’s gaze will become fixated on just my teeth and appliances. This is the reaction I most often desire. The attention is simply divine. The braces exert a mild amount of constant pressure on my teeth which I find pleasurable. My arch forms are level and symmetrical and my teeth are very straight with greatly improved occlusion. But most I enjoy the attention, occasional discomfort and humiliation I receive from appliances, sometimes I’m so embarrassed by a comment from someone it can be so gratifying. Or a close friend or relative wanting me to smile for them so they can take my picture. Sometimes, others are either so visibly shocked or mesmerized by them it can be so entertaining to anticipate their reaction.

So there you have it, I haven’t said anything that anyone doesn’t already know. An intelligent choice is one from which we derive a fulfilling benefit. I have braces semi-permanently bonded to all my teeth for emotional reasons, I love them and adore them, they’re nearly the most exciting accessory to wear and look cute.

Braces are cute, that’s why I got them.

]]> By: Hoai Anh http://www.healthoma.com/braces-improve-self-esteem-and-self-confidence-not-true/#comment-49336 Hoai Anh Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:22:47 +0000 http://www.healthoma.com/braces-improve-self-esteem-and-self-confidence-not-true/#comment-49336 I have to disagree !! i have crooked teeth..and i mean seriously crooked teeth...every time i talk to my friends and we make a joke...i still laugh but with my mouth close...everyone knows i have crooked teeth..so they never tells jokes that relate to teeth..knowing they dont want to hurt my feelings...and i need braces...i look in the mirror every day looking at my teeth..and telling myself how ugly i look..sometimes my teeth are so crooked i just want to quit school and hide from the world...if i had straight teeth i wouldnt be in this position...i never go out and meet new people..afraid that they might look at my teeth...im actually a "ok" looking guy,but when i talk i feel so like i want to run and scream...i dont know what else to talk about..but i hope my comments help people...i hope my comment help others who is in the same position as i am...My teeth is crooked and im not proud of it... I have to disagree !! i have crooked teeth..and i mean seriously crooked teeth…every time i talk to my friends and we make a joke…i still laugh but with my mouth close…everyone knows i have crooked teeth..so they never tells jokes that relate to teeth..knowing they dont want to hurt my feelings…and i need braces…i look in the mirror every day looking at my teeth..and telling myself how ugly i look..sometimes my teeth are so crooked i just want to quit school and hide from the world…if i had straight teeth i wouldnt be in this position…i never go out and meet new people..afraid that they might look at my teeth…im actually a “ok” looking guy,but when i talk i feel so like i want to run and scream…i dont know what else to talk about..but i hope my comments help people…i hope my comment help others who is in the same position as i am…My teeth is crooked and im not proud of it…

]]> By: That_girl http://www.healthoma.com/braces-improve-self-esteem-and-self-confidence-not-true/#comment-32447 That_girl Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:20:17 +0000 http://www.healthoma.com/braces-improve-self-esteem-and-self-confidence-not-true/#comment-32447 I'm 17 years old and I'm in need of braces...I've been wanting to get them but, my parents never got them for me and it is now my last year of High School and I'm pretty bummed...My sister who had crooked teeth got her braces....but I never got mine. My teeth aren't bad at all....the front just comes out more then the bottom and the do not touch with the bottom. As for the article above...Braces=More Confidence...NOT TURE!!!...I'm going to have to disagree...I think braces would give me more confidence because I am pretty, but I would be beautiful with straight, prefect teeth. Other then the outside...Having crooked teeth made me not express what's in the inside...If I had something to say, I would think twice because of my teeth....That was b4...and I TRY not to worry what people think of me and try to have more confidence in myself...But sometimes it just dosen't work...and i find myself thinking about my teeth & how they are not straight & perfect they are. That's just the society we live in today.... I’m 17 years old and I’m in need of braces…I’ve been wanting to get them but, my parents never got them for me and it is now my last year of High School and I’m pretty bummed…My sister who had crooked teeth got her braces….but I never got mine. My teeth aren’t bad at all….the front just comes out more then the bottom and the do not touch with the bottom. As for the article above…Braces=More Confidence…NOT TURE!!!…I’m going to have to disagree…I think braces would give me more confidence because I am pretty, but I would be beautiful with straight, prefect teeth. Other then the outside…Having crooked teeth made me not express what’s in the inside…If I had something to say, I would think twice because of my teeth….That was b4…and I TRY not to worry what people think of me and try to have more confidence in myself…But sometimes it just dosen’t work…and i find myself thinking about my teeth & how they are not straight & perfect they are. That’s just the society we live in today….

]]> By: lisa http://www.healthoma.com/braces-improve-self-esteem-and-self-confidence-not-true/#comment-26766 lisa Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:32:30 +0000 http://www.healthoma.com/braces-improve-self-esteem-and-self-confidence-not-true/#comment-26766 i think a lot of you guys pay too much attention to your slightly crooked teeth. ever see those really ugly people who think they are the most beautiful thing on the planet? everything is about self confidence and being comftorable with yourself. if you stop paying such close attention to your one crooked tooth, maybe you will realize how many things you do have that is positive! when someone really likes a person for who they are, theyre not constantly thinking about their teeth but their personality. ive had sort of crooked teeth and i never got braces even though my mom kept nudging me to. i have to say, im social and find myself quite attracive and i have confidence in myself. and if some idiot would tell me i need to fix my teeth, id tell them they could get lost because everyone has something that needs to be fixed, including him. ive seen ppl with perfect teeth who are downright ugly and ive seen ppl with mishapen teeth whos faces glow with beauty. happiness comes from within i think a lot of you guys pay too much attention to your slightly crooked teeth. ever see those really ugly people who think they are the most beautiful thing on the planet? everything is about self confidence and being comftorable with yourself. if you stop paying such close attention to your one crooked tooth, maybe you will realize how many things you do have that is positive! when someone really likes a person for who they are, theyre not constantly thinking about their teeth but their personality. ive had sort of crooked teeth and i never got braces even though my mom kept nudging me to. i have to say, im social and find myself quite attracive and i have confidence in myself. and if some idiot would tell me i need to fix my teeth, id tell them they could get lost because everyone has something that needs to be fixed, including him.
ive seen ppl with perfect teeth who are downright ugly and ive seen ppl with mishapen teeth whos faces glow with beauty. happiness comes from within

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