My boyfriend is a very funny guy who likes to laugh at all times. He is a wonderful person and has a great smile, except that some of his teeth are missing! When he laughs the blanks are very visible and he tries to cover it up with his lips so that I wouldn't be able to see it. I have the feeling that he feels very uncomfortable and insecure at times about this. I would like to draw his attention to his teeth without hurting his feelings. I'm sure that with a perfect smile he won't be embarassed anymore and have a lot more self confidence. Any suggestions? Thanks.
2006-10-21 10:28:50 · 12 answers · asked by samba 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Wow... tough one, without offending him!
MAYBE the next you two are 'alone'.. and your laughing about something, and you notice this cover up thing he does with his lips... ask him why he does that? And if he tells you... then suggest a idea you may have about him going and doing something.
Have to remember though, think first. You wouldnt want to offend him in any way.. so be careful. Also remember, dental work isnt cheap.. he may just not have the money for it.
**I will tell you though... theres Dental/ Health Credit cards, out there called 'Unicorn' and one called 'Care Credit'.... that are strickly for Dental and Health related use only. It also offers a 12 month interest free program! Maybe something for your bf to look into. Theres a website you can go too. Apply on line, and go to your local dentist and get him started on that smile........ It's worth it!
2006-10-21 10:42:41 · answer #1 · answered by debs 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is probably he doesn't have dental insurance or the cash to pay for it. Tell him how EXTRA handsome he would be if he got his teeth fixed and wouldn't have to cover his mouth. If it is a cash problem talk with him about and find a solution. If he has insurance then he is scared of dentists and that can also be worked out.
2006-10-21 10:58:44 · answer #2 · answered by Bella Donna 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a new boyfriend! Also, in 30 years you won't care about his teeth
2006-10-21 14:40:52 · answer #3 · answered by pansyskunk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, I'm having the same issue so I understand completely. The whole thing has me thinking... 1.) although he doesn't have bad breath, it might be a health issue. Furthermore, 2.) if he won't/can't, doesn't care about his dental health, I'm afraid he doesn't care about his physical health or care enough about everything else (or the same things I care about). He talks about marriage quite a bit, but I don't want to struggle with someone taking care of themselves. I shouldn't have to go into a marriage expecting I'll have to fuss with him to get things done.. dental, physical, taking care of business around the house. Will he always "let things go"?
UGH... it's so hard to figure this out!
2016-01-05 06:51:41 · answer #4 · answered by Dionne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no good way. Just do it. He needs to get teeth fixed for health reasons, beside cosmetic.Also he will feel so much more confident..
2006-10-21 10:35:35 · answer #5 · answered by donandjoyce2 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he can't afford it. Buy him a card and tell him how much you care for him, and have a type of gift certificate in there to a cosmetic dentist place and tell him it is your gift to him because you love to see him smile!
2006-10-21 10:32:08 · answer #6 · answered by Corona 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No it's not worth the risk. If he cared he would have it fixed himself.
2016-03-18 22:34:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He obviously knows, so why draw attention to it?
I'm guessing it's a money issue.
Either offer to pay for it, or don"t mention it at all.
Or break UP with him, if you are that shallow.
2006-10-21 10:38:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Get one of your friends to tell him instead. Otherwise, put him on Yahoo Answers and we'll all tell him!
2006-10-21 10:31:07 · answer #9 · answered by John P 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Make a dentist appointment for yourself to get your teeth (routinely) checked and ask him to go along with you...Then while u r there, suggest to him that he gets his checked as well.
2006-10-21 10:32:42 · answer #10 · answered by seek_fulfill 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋