MYTH: Braces are painful and take two years or more for the desired result. FACT: After the adjustment period, like breaking in a new pair of shoes, braces are comfortable. Some may be worn for months, not years. MYTH: Braces are ugly, call attention to themselves and would be embarrassing in business settings. FACT: Today's braces may be nearly invisible, made from clear plastic, or unseen, mounted on the back (lingual) side of the teeth. MYTH: Braces are for kids. FACT: One in five orthodontic patients is an adult.
MYTH: I am too old for braces. FACT: No braces can improve a persons smile at any age, approx. 25% of orthodontic patients are adults. MYTH: Braces make it harder to keep your teeth clean. FACT: Braces are stain-resistant and easy to clean around. Hygienic solutions made specially for orthodontic patients are also widely available for optimum hygiene during treatment.…
