how do you smile?
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how do you smile?
during photo sessions (not the candid ones), do you smile wide open where your teeth are exposed OR do you smile with your teeth unexposed? im asking this question since it's Christmas time and, as we all know, cameras will be flashing everywhere!
I haven't smiled with my mouth open for years... why start now?
Of course when I'm alone and want to take teeth shots... I do, but only 1 out of every 50 or so I take, end up being good enough for anyone else to see.
Of course when I'm alone and want to take teeth shots... I do, but only 1 out of every 50 or so I take, end up being good enough for anyone else to see.
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Full On Metal! Aug 31, 2005
4 Bicuspids extracted Sept 26-27 2005
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I find myself smiling more overall now that I have braces and my teeth are looking so much better--however for "formal" photos i still keep my lips closed..but if far enough away I guess it wouldn't matter since my ceramics are barely noticable ..bring on the cameras and happy holidays!
crowding, mild overjet, and crossbite
SARPE AND R.P Expander: 7-14-05
extraction : 9-15-05
Brace date: 9-29-05
Expander out! 1-12-06!!!!! after 6 long mos.
Taking them off!!! Feb 26, 2007
http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=5209
SARPE AND R.P Expander: 7-14-05
extraction : 9-15-05
Brace date: 9-29-05
Expander out! 1-12-06!!!!! after 6 long mos.
Taking them off!!! Feb 26, 2007
http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=5209
It looks incredibly fake when I smile without showing teeth. So even though I was ashamed of my teeth before, I would sometimes still smile showing teeth. I think sometimes I would cover my mouth with my hand, depending on the situation though
Now, with braces, I love the way my teeth look. So I definitely show them!
Now, with braces, I love the way my teeth look. So I definitely show them!
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Bottom braced 11-16-05
Top braced 7-1-05
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I never could figure out the closed lip smile without looking totally deranged. So obviously when I tried to do it with an extra centimetre protruding from my teeth it didn't work too well either.
I was at a party last week and smiled my big toothy grin. The person who took my picture said it looked awesome because the flash lit one of my brackets, giving a super sparkly smile!
My ortho says to think of braces like a fine piece of jewelry...I'm not so sure about all that, but I say, be proud--you're spending all that money on your smile, so show it off!
I was at a party last week and smiled my big toothy grin. The person who took my picture said it looked awesome because the flash lit one of my brackets, giving a super sparkly smile!
My ortho says to think of braces like a fine piece of jewelry...I'm not so sure about all that, but I say, be proud--you're spending all that money on your smile, so show it off!
self-ligating metal brackets all around
i would always smile with my teeth showing...i just didnt want them to get an angle shot where you could see my crossbite...but now i smile big because i am proud of my braces.
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Even before I got braces I would never stop smiling showing my teeth when laughing or just happy. I still with braces feel self conscience about my ugly smile but its not going to keep me from smiling or laughing.
Taking pictures, now that's another story. I really try to avoid taking pictures. I never take good pictures wiht braces or without. I am totally unphotogenic but I guess I wouldn't try to smile big but I wouldn't try to hide my teeth when smiling either.
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Top braces: 4/28/04
Bottom braces: 11/16/05
Taking pictures, now that's another story. I really try to avoid taking pictures. I never take good pictures wiht braces or without. I am totally unphotogenic but I guess I wouldn't try to smile big but I wouldn't try to hide my teeth when smiling either.
-Hannah
Top braces: 4/28/04
Bottom braces: 11/16/05
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