[shadha]

Salika: No.. braces is fixing a defect. And often times it's not even merely cosmetic.

A defect according to whom? I think piano teeth are more cosmetic than a defect, unless the person is experiencing physical pain. I also recall reading that in some cultures the front gap between the teeth is a sign of beauty- so how can it be accepted as a defect? I had braces, I have no problem saying I had them put on for solely cosmetic purposes since I had no oral pains etc. I wouldn't call imperfect teeth defected because some accept them and flaunt them- a couple models have gapped teeth. Many of the celebrities have piano bottom teeth. How are they defected? Is that also saying that God gave you defective teeth while you experience no pain from them?

I'm not trying to harass you over this or anything- I just think culturally you may have come to accept teeth which aren't perfectly straight as defective since braces have become such a common day procedure.

There are many things to take into account for why people want cosmetic surgery. I really don't think it's a clear clean cut for every case.


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