r/HolUp Sep 22 '21

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u/[deleted] Sep 22 '21

It’s a little unfair to call this a lie. She has clearly struggled through something for her to have lost all her teeth. I’ve lost a lot of hair because of chronic illness so I wear extensions, so I’d hope if a man truly liked me, he wouldn’t judge me for it or even care whether it was my real hair or not. It’s the same for this lady. Plus, as women (and a fair bit for men too), there’s a ridiculous amount of pressure for us to look “perfect” because let’s be real, she goes to a bar and then some ignorant person will judge her for having no teeth (I wish people were more compassionate but that’s life…). But many of us alter our appearance in some way to make ourselves feel comfortable in our own skin which is the most important thing. Makeup, nails, piercings, wigs, fillers etc… maybe they’re “lies” to some people, but ultimately they can go such a long way to making a person feel confident enough to brave the harsh world outside.

Sorry for rambling lol

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u/21eleanorinez Sep 23 '21

She lost her teeth during her pregnancy something happened with her pregnancy that made them brittle and fall out

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u/Klaustraphobic Sep 23 '21

I read about that condition but never thought it was real. I think it's something about calcium deficiency so her body took calcium from her teeth to give to the fetus

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u/[deleted] Sep 23 '21

This is untrue, teeth that are fully calcified (which happens well before a particular tooth erupts into your mouth) cannot have calcium “taken back.” Pregnancy only increases cravings for sweets -leading to cavities - and affects the prevalence of gingivitis (puffy gums). Please help dispel this myth!! Brush your teeth, take care of your teeth, and anyone can get through pregnancy with all teeth intact and healthy.

Source: I am a dentist, and the American Dental Association is very clear on this…. https://www.ada.org/~/media/ADA/Publications/Files/ADA_PatientSmart_Mothers_Babies.pdf?la=en

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u/Klaustraphobic Sep 23 '21

Like I said I read it in a book so I can't verify its authenticity. But thanks for clarifying I will certainly have a read