Myths About Braces

Myths About Braces

Braces for Teeth

Braces have become very famous in today’s time. The method enables you to straighten or align crooked teeth to get the perfect smile. Despite the popularity, the use of braces raises many uncertainties and fears in the minds of people who plan to undergo this process. These doubts usually stem from the misunderstandings or myths that one holds in their minds. There are different types of braces like metal braces, Invisible braces, etc. Let’s have a look at what applying braces actually do to you.

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1) The metal used in braces will rust?

The metal used in making braces is made with an alloy which is biocompatible with your mouth and it doesn’t rust.

2)  Braces are for teens?

The most obvious idea that we hold in our brains is that braces are for your early teens as it is easier to align your teeth when you get a completely new set after all milk teeth fall off.

Wrong!

The truth is that you can get braces at any age. The recommended age surely remains between 9-20 years of age, but, adults at 60 can get braces too.

3) There is an absolute date on which my braces will be off?

Unfortunately, one cannot predict the exact time it will take to straighten your teeth. The time period of braces depends upon the condition of the teeth and the needs of the patient. Your dentist will tell you how many days or months it will take.

4) Wearing braces will hurt?

This is one common myth among the people that wearing braces will hurt them or it will be painful but the fact is it will not hurt you in any form. For some period of time, it will be uncomfortable for you but after wearing it continuously you will be used to it.

5) The metal detector will detect braces?

If you are worried that wearing the braces will raise the alarm in the metal detector don't worry because in modern times metal braces are small and made from lightweight metal.

6) Braces will straighten your teeth permanently?

There is no doubt that after wearing the braces your teeth will be straight but after removing the braces you have to wear retainers for perfect teeth. You must follow the instructions given by your orthodontist.

7) You can't eat normally with braces?

Wearing braces will not affect your normal diet but if you have to avoid certain things, you have to avoid sticky or hard foods like pizza, candies, and chewing gums while wearing braces. Restricting these food items from your diet not only saves you from hassle but also helps you maintain a healthy diet.

8) You can’t play your musical instruments?

This is also a common myth among the people who play any instruments. After wearing braces, you can still play any instrument you want you just have to take care a bit while playing instruments. Keep playing your instrument meanwhile, you will get a perfect smile with your braces.

9) Braces will look ugly?

Many people believe that wearing braces will affect their look and at the same time their smile. Gone are days when you have only one option of metal braces now there are many other options for braces like tooth-colored braces, Invisible braces, and Invisalign. Now smile with confidence.

10) The wire on braces needs to be changed regularly?

The metal wires are the wires which hold the braces with teeth. During the treatment, you have to make a visit to your orthodontist for regular checkups and progress of the braces. If your orthodontist thinks that the wires are needed to be changed or should tighten the wire for the perfect teeth your orthodontist will do that.

Smile Store is the best braces dentist in Nepean Sea Road, Mumbai. So, come to a Smile Store for a free consult today!  

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