After a heated argument over the attractiveness of having a gap, I started searching for a place that appreciates the 'gap' rather than feels shame or ridicule of it. I still have not fully come to terms with having a gap but it no longer bothers me to the point where I don't smile anymore. I come from a long line of gapped-toothed people who are well received everywhere they go. My smile is most often seen as unique and often captures attention of strangers. It is a shame people cannot accept having a gap and tell you to your face that you should 'get it fixed' or ask why you haven't gotten rid of it. Thanks for reading. ---Shawn