Braces are essential to anyone seeking straighter teeth. Additionally, they help prevent gum disease by trapping food particles between teeth and gums that could otherwise get trapped between the two surfaces. But there’s a downside – wearing them can be unseemly and embarrassing! Thankfully there are ways they can be less noticeable such as using clear or colored elastics to cover their metal wires and brackets; additionally the orthodontic industry has come a long way over the years with several invisible brace options now available as well.
These braces can be an attractive solution for adults as they won’t show up as prominently on photos compared to traditional metal braces. However, they do require more maintenance as the wires may become tangled more easily and they’re less flexible.
Teenagers typically face two obstacles during the bracing process: lack of knowledge and information regarding treatment plans; as well as feeling passive participants throughout it all due to having to follow instructions provided or planned by healthcare professionals.
adolescents often worry that their braces might be visible to others and feel embarrassed. To try and hide it from other people, adolescents attempt to disguise the appearance of their braces by wearing clothing styles not suitable for them or by avoiding bright colors; but with advice about styling bodies and clothing to conceal braces, this could help alleviate those negative emotions.