What Should I Tell Men

[corarose]

Poll question: What Should I Tell Men

I am taking a poll on what I should tell a future date If I ever get another one about my Teeth being taken out.

I will have false teeth in two weeks and sooner or later a guy that I am going to go out with will notice so I am taking a poll on what kind of excuse I should use.

I usually don't lie about anything but I am down in the dumps and high off of Vicodent tonight.

I just go up the courage to look in the mirror and the movie Dentist came to my mind.

[kixot]

1. The truth always works best when it comes to these things.

Especially if there's the chance for real romance. If the guy's really interested and not shallow he won't care and will be smitten with your wit and intellect as it is. If he is shallow, fuck'im. You can do better anyway.

[corarose]

2. Thanks I hate to lie about anything

I have always had a problem with telling the truth about everything.
As I got older I have learned to keep some stuff in and not say anything.

I just found out that I will not have money to get over several implants and they will have to hold my FALSE teeth down.

Thanks for responding.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

3. The truth

Any guy who is an insensitive ass about this is not someone you want to tagle with anyway.

[WilliamPitt]

4. Truth, baby

and you are beautiful. Show me the fucker who says otherwise. Last time you'll hear from him.

[dfong63]

imho - don't be self-conscious about it, don't raise the issue

my suggestion: any man worth having, would have the wit to understand that there may be a good reason for it; would have the sensitivity not to embarrass you; and would have the ability to see your good qualities, not just your "flaws". when the time is right, share your story with him.

you're the same person you were before the operation - hold your head high and mentally image yourself being just as attractive as before.

hang in there! the worst is over.

[whathappened]

5. my wife had to have her's

pulled and she looks just fine with her new teeth and they don't hurt her like the real one's did , it took awhile for her to get used to them , but she is fine with them down , get your self a file and go to work on them after you get them , the denist don't seem to ever get them right , ya have to do the last minute fixes yourself , so i'm sure you will look great with them and just don't say a thing , see if he will notice on his own

[FlaGranny]

29. A Dremel works great for "smoothing"

the plates.

[mike_c]

6. my wife has an upper plate....

Losing her entire upper set was psychologically devastating, so I have a vicarious inkling of what you're going through. She's still my best friend, lover, and all around favorite person to hang with. I'm sure she is FAR more aware of her falsies than I am (which is generally not at all). Don't worry. Tell the truth. No one who loves you will care in the least that you have prosthetic teeth.

[THUNDER HANDS]

7. tell him

The tooth fairy offered you a deal you just couldn't pass up.

:evilgrin:

Then tell him the truth.

:)

[deek]

8. another vote for the truth

why not?

[JVS]

9. The truth is good

I could see the car accident one if you don't feel like going through the whole story. Do not use the punched out story. If a lady started telling me about being abused on a date it would set off alarm bells, too heavy a date conversation topic. Speaking of heavy conversation topics, a gentleman may be hesitant to tell you that he thinks your teeth are false, so you may want to look carefully to see if he is scrutinizing your mouth and then explain the story or just bring it up at some point. Or you could just pop your teeth at him during a kiss ;-)

[corarose]

13. I was joking with that one

I couldn't think of anything else.

[ForrestGump]

10. I agree that the truth is usually the best way to go

In this case, it definitely is. Nothing can change the fact of what's happened to your teeth and if the man is at all worthy of you he'll just be happy that you came through such a serious medical ordeal. Teeth come and teeth go, but a beautiful person is always going to remain a beautiful person.

[dweller]

11. Truth

and hope the opportunity will be a bedrock for a lasting relationship to blossom.
Corarose, you can' t lose with the truth,
and it's the chance you have to take.

dp

[corarose]

12. Thanks guys! Do you want to hear Irony?

I have been begging the Dept. Of Rehab to help me with the Dental bill for almost one year. I was sent to them by Disability.
After I gathered some cash up and I went to the poor persons Dentist they sent him a check two days ago.

I sent numerous emails and letters begging them for help and I could have saved my teeth. They cut the Dentist a check for almost $4,000.00 for the Dental work after I was put in Northwestern last week.

I phoned them and bitched them out and they cut a check the next day after I told them I was loosing my teeth.

What's up with that BS?

[OrdinaryTa]

14. Why Say Anything?

So ... you had your teeth pulled. Big deal. Don't say anything about it. It's really not as important as you think.

[sam sarrha]

15. suprise him with a gum job....

:wow:

[Kat 333]

16. You're just freaked ...

It is NOT that big of a deal. Things, like this, just feel that way at the time. Truly - try not to put yourself through so much anguish. It will be fine.

[Rowdyboy]

17. Tell him "It's hereditary in my family...

My grandfather was the last Grand Duke of Hostein-Mecklenburg and he was infected through his ancestress Juliana the Mad of Grand Fenwick.

Its believed its caused by an excess of intelligence..."

That's as good an excuse as any and all anyone really deserves.

[BiggJawn]

22. It's hereditary in mine...

My mom lost all of her teeth before she was 40. I still have 1/2 of mine, fortunately, (the front ones)
I know that there's other reasons people lose their teeth besides not brushing.

People who are so shallow that they say stuff like "I want a man with all his OWN teeth" aren't worth the time and bother, IMO.
Tell him the truth, and if he goes "EWWW!" it'll be a short date.

Hell, they ARE my OWN...I PAID for them! :7

[Spirochete]

18. If asked...

tell the truth. He'll understand. If you say something else, then you have to remember what you said. Truth is easier.

[sasquatch]

19. Don't go out!!

That's what I would do.

[Fridays Child]

20. Hey, Corarose? True Story: My husband knows this guy who...

...refused to marry his girlfriend until she had all of her teeth pulled. I guess he loved oral sex but had a fear of getting his penis bitten off. You know what? She did it! She had her teeth pulled out.

[JVS]

21. That is the most beautiful thing I've ever heard

What dedication! It's like penthouse letters meets gift of the magi, or something.

[WhoCountsTheVotes]

25. "penthouse letters meets gift of the magi"

brilliant lol! Talk about submission

[DemExpat]

23. Just the truth, when the subject comes up.....

try to avoid feeling so self-conscious about it that you feel you must announce it on the first couple of dates!

All the best, Corarose, I can't wait to hear how your new teeth will look and feel!

DemEx

[nuxvomica]

24. I thought you should add "Two seasons in the NHL"

But I think the truth is good. Talking to people is like talking to animals -- it's not what you say that's important as much as how you say it.

Remember that just cuz you're not toothy doesn't mean you're not toothsome.

[Rabrrrrrr]

26. Because you just can't avoid starting fights in bars, restaurants, and

children's book stores. :-)

No, of coure, go with the truth. I don't think anyone would actually care, and if they do, they're shallow and not worth your time.

[buddhamama]

27. the truth.

there is nothing to be ashamed of or run away from, definitely the truth.

[Terwilliger]

28. dont use any "excuse"

Why are you excusing yourself? Tell him if he doesn't like it he can go take a flying leap.

[Cheswick2.0]

30. I think you are getting the same advice from all of us

the truth is always the best idea...... honest.

Edited for the fact that I can not spell for crap.

[sangh0]

31. Tell him

it is very rude to ask such a question. If it is anice man, he will wait until YOU bring it up, which would a time when YOU feel comfortable talking about it.