A woman who had dentures in her 20s says she “couldn’t feel sexy” while dating – but now she’s back on the scene with a new flashy smile.
Faith Hill previously hit the headlines after revealing her six-year battle with addiction, which left the 25-year-old with only seven visible teeth.
The content creator, who recently received a full set of dental implants, had to learn how to smile again – but is now thriving thanks to her new gnashers.
In a bid to embrace her flashy look, she’s put herself back on the dating market and while she’s found love, it hasn’t always been smooth sailing.
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“I felt like I couldn’t fully get into or be into any type of romantic thing, because I didn’t feel sexy and confident having to take my teeth out every day,” Faith told NeedToKnow.co.uk.
“My dentures always made me feel a little bit insecure when it came to relationships.
“When I still had my natural teeth, I’d be in so much pain and I didn’t want to go out or do anything – so it was hard to date.
“I didn’t want to be romantic, and I didn’t want to smile, so I became a hermit and a shell of a person.”
Before going through any dental work, the Missouri, US native says her teeth were “broken, rotten and disgusting” due to the previous battle with drugs, which started aged 14.
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After quitting in July 2020, she tried to make the best of the situation but still lacked confidence in her looks.
Then, in June 2023, she forked out $40,000 (USD) (£31,000) on the aforementioned implants.
Since then, Faith has started dating Ezra, 23, the brother of a long-term friend – and the 25-year-old says he makes her feel loved, even at her worst.
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She said: “He truly has seen me at my worst – bloody, swollen, and toothless – and still loved me anyway.
“At the times when I felt the least beautiful, he was there cheering me on.
‘I think Ezra already knew somewhat of my denture/teeth situation before meeting me, and there was one time where I was being goofy with my teeth and we were laughing.
“That was a fun time.
“He’s never made me feel uncomfortable and came to help take care of me right after surgery, which is something I’ll cherish forever.”
Now, she’s about to receive her final set of teeth on 11 December 2023 and is excited to share her “forever smile” – and confidence – with the world.
Faith added: “Since getting implants things have been drastically different in the way I feel about myself.
“Although I was very happy and grateful when I had dentures, it caused problems mentally when I thought of anything romantic.
“I think, relationship-wise, the person you’re with doesn’t care about whether you have removable teeth or not – it’s just something that internally you care about.
“Ultimately, it affects relationships in different ways, especially romantically.
“It took time to really be comfortable with myself in that manner.
“I just had to learn how to love myself unconditionally and I’m deeply appreciative for all the support that I’ve had too.”
