[infinitewars]

If you look at places in the world where there are no dentists... their teeth are excellent.

Anecdotally, our three boys all were told they MUST have braces (each for different reasons). We did this for exactly none of them. And their teeth came out perfect by adulthood.

[missedthecue]

My childhood teeth were perfect until I became a young adult and my wisdom teeth came in. My Ortho assured me that I had space and I didn't need them removed. I never had my wisdom teeth taken out, but they did shift all my naturally straight teeth and some became crooked. I'm looking into Invisalign to correct this because it does cause self confidence issues and I want to have my toothy smile back.

[rkomorn]

I suggest asking your (ortho)dentist if you'll need braces anyway to correct your bite.

[bryceacc]

I think your definition of excellent and perfect teeth is in reality just "perfectly adequate" for their job of eating. If you don't care about the optics of your smile then sure, your body is going to find a way to place your teeth and jaw so you can still eat...

[jazzyjackson]

Well there wouldn’t be much demand for dentists in places people have perfect teeth would there

[wiseowise]

> If you look at places in the world where there are no dentists... their teeth are excellent.

What the fuck are you on.

> Anecdotally, our three boys all were told they MUST have braces (each for different reasons). We did this for exactly none of them. And their teeth came out perfect by adulthood.

Give me your address so I can take my bum parents, put you together, and slap your bitch ass with my crooked teeth.