It can only happen to me!

Well you don't have to give him a detailed description. And if asked about it, just answer something short and clear. Don't worry about it, i mean if he likes you he should like you for your personality, if he doesn't like you because of that one little thing, you're better off anyway not wasting your time. I dont know if you've ever met the guy besides phone and emails, but if not. I would suggest a Public Place for your first meeting, you know... Don't borrow him any money if asked, be less trustworthy, be a little cynical, dont set your expectations too high so things don't work out, you wont be that dissapointed, but if things do work out, you'll be plesantly suprised. :) Safety first... Take caree

I used to break out in pimples when I was in my teens and thought no one would want me. So if I had a front gap in my teeth, that was not normal, I would be trying to hide my mouth. The thing is that even though I would be worried, he would not notice unless I wore a fright mask. Oh if it looked as if you had an accident, he would ask, but I would not volunteer any information.

Well, looks are not and should not be everything but the fact that you met him without taking the time to fix that little problem ...well, if it were me, it would tell me a bit about you as a person. I think that if it were me (just my opinion) and if I were meeting someone for he first time that I would go buy that kit and fix that tooth prior to meeting him. I mean, you had time to go and chit chat for 10 mins and so that tells me that you had time to go and fix it. I feel that the girl was just pacifying you in saying that she did not notice. A missing front tooth is very obvious always. it is one of the first things to be noticed. Not knowing the guy you are meeting, it is impossible to say. He may find your story cute and funny. I would not meet someone new with a missing front tooth if there was any way of avoiding doing so. It sounds to me like this guy is not all that important to you. If I were that guy, I would look at it that way. You cancelled the first date for lack of motivation and now you have a missing front tooth and lacking incentive to fix it...talked to a girl in the office for 10 mins and then got on her and did this discussion. This tells me tha the relationship is not really a priority for you and it should tell the guy that. Why bother?

Aww, you're not having much luck are you my friend? If I were in your shoes I would tell him..definitely. I understand the embarrassment of it but, if he's a nice guy (and there's no reason why he shouldn't be) he will understand too. Good luck anyway.

Heh it sound funny what happened with your tooth and probably it is the worst what could happen before your meeting. In your place I think I would just say that guy what happened and don't hide it. Because, if he will notice it before you will say it that will be even worse.

I think if its something you're self conscience about, and there's a quick fix, I would definitely recommend fixing it before you meet him. That way you can spend your time together focused on getting to know each other, and not solely worrying about what you might look like. :)

I am glad that you decided to meet up, and give it another go! I see the discussion is 4 days old, so how did it go? You could have made a joke out of it, to break the ice, sometimes when you are in an awkward situation humour helps to defuse the situation and put you both at ease. I am sure he didn't notice it, if you didn't mention it. It's hard not to be self conscious, because you know that if you are, then everyone else can see it and it's like there's a big flashing arrow pointing at it.

oh honey i am sorry to hear that! that sucks and is very costly to replace!! I would feel a bit self conscious... you can either get the kit to fix it, call and ask him to make it another day, or just for it and see what happens!!

I would have to say that it would really depend on how comfortable that you are with him. For example one of my friends has dentures but she never tells anyone that they aren't her real teeth so I know that she wouldn't say anything to a guy if it was to happen to her. However, if you are less self-conscious about not having your natural teeth, then it could be something that is an ice breaker for the two of you.

I just read how well he took it and I am so happy for you! He must be a really good guy to react so well. =) I am happy that he acted that way. And I hope everything works out for you!

Oh my, what a twist! I have this idea of using square formed mint gums to replace the tooth but I don't think that will work. Just laugh it off and maybe it will be a good ice breaker for your conversation with this guy you are meeting with soon.

i would of course tell him what happened to me. on the other hand if you are embarrassed you can always get it fixed in a dentist. i would not like something like that to happen to me friend.

Oh my, what a great timing! I read about your post of this guy and it's like I'm one of the readers in your upcoming lovelife. Anyway, I hope you can find something to fix about your denture so you won't be conscious and uncomfortable durinng your meeting. If you feel confident about yourself it will surely helps you to enjoy that day. Goodluck.

Hi Ctryhnny I would just be honest with him I was eating a "jawbreaker" a couple of weeks ago and I took out half of my tooth my tongue just kept going to it, I had it fixed no big deal. But if you are feeling self conscious about it maybe cancel and explain why and go from there good luck

Why not tell him, be honest to the guy, if you tell the truth to him you were able to know the real him. Observe how he reacted when you tell the story. You can keep the story for a short time but not for a long time.

I would say it's always best to be honest but then again it's nice to keep some things back and not reveal absolutely everything. I suppose you should do what is right for you and normally you will find that this is the correct course of action. On the other side of the coin if you feel better about purchasing a kit that will get you through this dilemma then you should do so. At the end of the day it all relates to your confidence and how you feel about yourself. It's kind of nice that you have finally arranged a meeting with this chap after having communicated via phone and emails. I wish you the best of luck and I'm pretty sure that everything will be fine for you. Andrew