Dent-Busters: Myths about Braces
Braces are orthodontic appliances used for orthodontic treatment to rehabilitate misaligned, crooked, overcrowded, maloccluded, and malpositioned teeth. Braces have been in dental treatment procedure since 19th century and have advanced over the years. In spite of it being a medical treatment, it is not reserved from gossip and public myths. Let us discuss some of the popular misconceptions regarding braces and their fears.
- Braces are for kids: This is the worst belief that is popular among people. It could not be farther from the truth. Medical treatment and beauty does not care for age. It does not matter you are an adult or near old age, you could get braces and care for your oral health and aesthetics.
- Braces are only cosmetic: No, it is not only to make you look better and improve your impression. Need for braces and other orthodontic treatment is medical too. Untreated condition would complicate oral health, leading to tooth decay, jaw bone problem, wear of enamel, periodontal disease, etc.
- Braces and orthodontists are expensive: Cost of treatment and fees of orthodontist highly depends on the complication of the case and customization of the treatment plan. Also, the cost is pivoted on the choice of brace you need for your oral health and aesthetics. Taking everything into consideration, no cost is greater than your health.
- Braces are not for sports: The misbelief that individuals involved in physical and sports cannot get braces for dental alignment is costing many sports persons the impression they make on the crowd. Individuals may need braces due to injury during sports or otherwise, they can get it cemented. Although, to protect braces, they would need to wear specially designed mouth-guards to fit over the braces.
- Treatment takes years: Treatment needing years to show results is a thing of 19th Advanced and evolved treatment in 21st century does not take long before showing results. Time taken for treatment is contingent on the amount of shifting required and presence of other oral health conditions.
- Unsightly appearance: Development in various treatment materials and protocols for dental treatment has been shrouded by hearsay that metal braces are the only option. Ceramic brace, Lignual Brace and Invisalign are among the inconspicuous brace type, giving the required aesthetic appearance needed to the patient.
Deciding and concerning on the basis of mere rumor, leads to deterioration of the oral health. Do not let misinformation get the better of you and your health. Compromising towards health will result in diseases and stress. For more detail on Braces peruse our blog on (Orthodontics – Bracing for Braces) and visit your nearest Orthodontist and Dental Surgeon to get over misguided beliefs on oral health.
