BDD about teeth

Does anybody else have BDD about their teeth? I was diagnosed with it a year ago and as of yet i haven't heard or met anyone that has the same hang up as me. I would really like to find someone that knows what i go through day in day out, it would somehow make it better that i'm not alone out there (not that i wish it on anybody else because from the bottom of my heart i don't, but it's an extremely lonely path to walk alone and it would be nice to know i wasn't).
Is there someone out there that understands me?

Hi,

I've never had a major issue with my teeth, but I am always conscious of them. They are a bit crooked, to be honest, and are in no way perfect. In the past, I sometimes didn't want to open my mouth while talking in case people would see my teeth. Sound familiar?

You have other BDD issues too, right?

Kevin

YES!!!! finally someone that understands (at least partially:-) I developed Body dysmorphia when i was 12 and didn't speak for years (thats probably why i was so popular with men:-) But seriously, i am so comforted to know i'm not alone, thank you. In terms of BDD issues thats my only one but for me it is a really big one and quite enough.
What is your BDD issue/ issues?

Hi,

i actually have greater concerns for other parts of my body. I've never liked my teeth, but at least i can hide them very well. I just 'nit-pick' at everything and try abnormally hard to make myself happy with myself. If somehow our teeth were more on display, I'd probably have had reconstructive surgery on them ages ago. I remember when I was around 12 I used to take a scissors to my face to try to cut off annoying freckles on my face... I'm serious.

I don't think I'd qualify as BDD... I'm actually diagnosed with OCD. Is it genuinely only your teeth that bother you?

Kevin

I'm really sorry about your OCD, i developed that as wellas a result of the BDD. After everything i ate i would use Listerene mouthwash, something you are only supposed to use a maximum of 2 times a day for a reason. Needless to say it has worn down my teeth, i am saving up to get them fixed but that doesn't help me now.When i look back and think about it, i realise they weren't really as bad as i thought they were. They were straight and really white, i just don't understand why i couldn't see that then! I understand what you mean about being able to hide them but my teeth are very visible when i speak so i either hide my mouth constantly or try to avoid a situation were i have to speak, which is pretty much every social situation. It effects every relationship i have in a negative way which has made me clinically depressed, yet i go to work everyday and no one seems to know (i guess working with actors really does pay off!) Although that sounds like a juxtaposition, that i avoid social situations yet go to work and no one knows but i assure you it really isn't.
Somebody wrote on one of the posts that there are two types of BDD sufferes,the ones that strive to look normal and the ones that try to look perfect. i think i'm the later, i feel really big headed saying that but for the first time in a long time i can be truelly honest. I make it sound not so serious but i have been suicidal for as long as i can remember, if i didn't have my family i wouldn't be here right now. I'm really sorry i'm rambling on about me to much Chucky/ Kevin, thank you for answering my thread.

Tell me about your OCD, What is your problem?

I can't believe you tried to cut out your freckles, thats really horrible, i'm so sorry. Although not exactly the same thing i can sort of relate, i did once try to file down my front two teeth because i thought they were to long!

Oh man, I can't imagine filing my teeth! That must have been so uncomfortable! Although, admittedly, lots of us have done painful things to ourselves, but filing teeth just gives me chills.

I don't feel like my BDD really affects my feelings about my teeth too much, but the side of BDD that makes me think people are noticing and judging things they probably aren't does play in. Often during the day if I'm feeling like I need to brush my teeth but can't I try to hide my teeth while speaking, because otherwise I think people will notice that I need to brush. I've never looked at someone's teeth and thought "Their teeth really need to be brushed!" or at least, not on a person who has brushed within the last 24 hours. So maybe that is a BDD related feeling. I'm sorry you have so much pain surrounding something that is a vital part of smiling. Have you sought any treatment, like therapy or anything?

Nice avatar, Savvy - i love the colour. getting a tooth-filling isn't that bad. I have two silver fillings in two of my molars right now. I actually don't really mind the dentist anymore because he/she usuaslly scrapes a lot of the - ummm - 'stuff' away from the back of the teeth. Plaque? Plus, I like the taste of the anti-bacterial drink that he/she gives you.

The tooth fairy, you weren't rambling or anything like that. You came here to talk about your problem, and that's all you've done. If you take a look around, there are some who do ramble a bit and their posts can be thousands of words long, but it's understandable. Some people have been holding in pain for decades and obviously have a lot to talk about/express. There's not much I really want to say about my OCd except that I have to admit to wanting to look perfect all of the time too. Im' not happy just being normal. I push myself to the limit constantly and am so harsh on myself if I mess up my looks.... ...

I think you both might be able to relate to that... ?

Kevin

i am very very very overly fussy about my teeth and i think i understand how frustrating it really is. if you would like to talk about it, i could do?

Hi, it was cold, i would really love to talk about it. Tell me abit about how it effects you.Do you try not to talk or smile or if you have to do those things do you cover your mouth as well? I think in terms of BDD trouble spots, having it about your teeth is quite rare, how do you deal with it?

PS- Chucky I think you misunderstand me, i didn't get a 'tooth filling' i filed down my teeth with a nail file.

Hey. Ive just saw ur post. Ive been suffering teeth BDD for 2 years. I stopped my life completly.I left university cause I couldnt focus on studying.
I was searching for you for a long time. I needed to find someone who knows and understands the pain and suffering Iam passing through.
I hope u see this post and we can have the chance to talk.
Again I need to talk to you.I know the pain ure passsing through,the suffering every moment. I know its like hell.

My email is *PM the user if you want to communicate - Chucky*
tc bro