Another MIL post!

Two things, at least one of which you didn't actually ask of anyone....but you know me by now

1. I had a darker front tooth, after root death following a traumatic injury when I was 11 or so. It was dying, rather than dead, so not massively problematic cosmetically. Also, I didn't actually lose my tooth so the following may not apply. £2000? £2000? I had a root canal, followed by internal bleaching (which worked like a dream) for less than £1000 (with a private dentist, no insurance). Why is it so expensive? And I'm not clear on why it's so invasive with such a long recovery time? Again, is there something different to be done because he actually lost the tooth? And finally, I suspected that the idea you could reinsert a tooth after it had come out whole was a little bit of an urban myth, so ace to find out it's not!

2. My Mum, once, made remarks about my darker front tooth. I think she was trying to be helpful - maybe I hadn't realised how it looked in certain lights. However, she didn't labour the point, it was more along the lines of "While you're getting your teeth straightened, have you thought about getting that colour fixed? We could help you with the cost". In your case, I think she has his best interests at heart (unless she has form for knocking him down?) - she wants her little boy to look his most handsome on his wedding day. She is lacking tact, for sure.

I wouldn't say anything. I think that's because I feel confidence should come from within, not necessarily by stopping outsiders saying stupid stuff. Tell him to ignore her, the way you would if it was stranger. If she does it again, perhaps I'd have a quiet word though - he doesn't really like talking about it, can we drop it?

Definitely talk to your OH about it- tell him you can't even notice it, etc and that he shouldn't let his Mum bully him into having a procedure he might regret! Equally you don't want to force him in the middle of something- so just try and be as supportive as possible...

As for the MIL- I'm not sure if its worth bringing it up yourself to have a go- but if she mentions it again than that would be the time to tell her to back off (as politely as possible of course!).

I'm not one for confrontation though!

Mrs B said it best I think!

Yes unfortunatly the procedure he has been told he has to have is a Single Tooth Implant - https://www.perio.org/for-patients/periodontal-treatments-and-procedures/dental-implant-procedures/single-tooth-dental-implants/ Here is a bit of info on it. I would imagine this is because the tooth did actually come out. This will cost £2000 privately, the NHS do not offer this procedure as technically it is 'cosmetic', so I have been told.

And thank you all for your advice RE MIL...I know you are right! I like to stick up for my boy, but best not to mess with the mother!! hehe

Ah, I see. Yes, tooth implants are expensive. Can they not veneer it? Although I guess if they could, they would have suggested it!

My OH knocked half his front tooth out and the fake bit is a different color but no one tends to notice as lol as its not black im sure it looks fine

I agree with the others that she probably has his best interests at heart but certainly hasn't gone about it in the right way.
Feel sorry for your OH too as he must have felt quite embarrassed by her outburst like that..they can be so tactless at times and not realise how they're coming across.She could have pulled him aside and had a word or something instead of going about it in that way.
I'm sure although it's knocked his confidence a bit he knows you don't think anything of it and don't even notice, hopefully he'll forget about it in time.