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How to Make Braces Look Less Noticeable

Playa Vista Orthodontics

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Whether you're a kid,  teenager or adult,  there may come a  time when you find you need to get braces. While the end result of braces will be a beautiful, healthy smile, and teeth that are aligned properly, getting to that  point  can  be  a  process.  While  braces  are  a  fairly  common occurrence,  even  among  adults,  it  doesn't  mean  everyone  who  wears braces wants there to be  obvious and noticeable.

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Method 1

1. Learn how standard braces work.     2. Ask your orthodontist about clear braces. 3. Inquire about Invisalign.    4. Find out more about lingual braces.    5. Ask your orthodontist about self­ligating braces.     6. Learn about options for speeding up your treatment.    7. Turn your braces into a fashion statement. 

Choosing Less Noticeable Braces

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1. Learn how standard braces work

l “Standard” braces consist of metal brackets bonded to the teeth with dental adhesive connected  by  a  wire.  All  of  the  different  parts  are  made  of  metal,  except  for  the elastics.

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2. Ask your orthodontist about

l Clear  braces  made  of  a  translucent  ceramic  material,  providing  a  more  decent alternative to metal brackets.

clear braces

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3. Inquire about Invisalign braces

l Invisalign  is  a  species  of  clear  plastic  aligners  that  gradually  strengthen  your  teeth, eliminating to need for brackets or wires. You can remove them to eat, brush & floss. Liners must be a worn 20­22 hrs per day for optimal results.

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4. Find out more about lingual braces

Lingual braces consist of the same components as “standard” braces, except the brackets are glued to the back of your teeth, instead of the front.

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5. Ask your orthodontist about self ligating braces.

“Standard” braces require an elastic, or ligature, to hold the wire onto the bracket. Self­ligating brackets do not require an elastic.

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6. Learn about options to speed up your treatment”

l Acciledent  and  propel  help  speed  up  orthodontic  treatment­  both  braces  &  Invisalign. They can reduce treatment time by 30­50%

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7. Turn your braces into a fashion

l You should be happy to have braces on your teeth, they are doing amazing things to help fix  your  smile  &  bite.  Just  keep  the  end  goal  in  mind  and  remember  they  are  only temporary. Embrace them, smile bis and show them off!

statement.

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Method 2

1. Use creative or bold eye makeup. 2. Wear awesome earrings. 3.Get a hair cut that will take attention away from your mouth. 4. Consider growing a beard.5. Take care of your lips.6. Practice smiling with your braces.7.Work to reduce your self­consciousness about your braces.

Taking Attention Away from Your Braces

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1. Use creative or bold eye makeup

One potential way to draw attention away from your mouth, and towards another facial feature, one way  to do this  is with really creative eye makeup, or really bold coloured eye makeup.

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2. Wear awesome earrings

Draw  everyone’s  attention  away  from  your  mouth  by  wearing  really  awesome earrings.

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3. Get a hair cut that will take attention away from your mouth

Certain hair styles naturally draw the eye away from certain facial features ­ like your mouth ­ and the attention somewhere else.

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4. Consider growing a beard

This is obviously not going to work for everyone, but it certain is an option for some. Beards, in general, are quite popular right now and a lot more men have grown theirs out.

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5. Take care of your lips

If you have braces, you want  to make sure you keep your  lips healthy and moisturized into order to draw attention away from your mouth.

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6. Practice smiling with your braces

If you’re self­conscious about your braces standing out when you smile, practice in the mirror.

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7. Work to reduce your self-consciousness about your braces

There is absolutely nothing about your braces that is shameful. Some teens are actually pressured into getting braces, instead of teased about having braces!

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Playa Vista Orthodontics uses the  latest  techniques and technology to create healthy, beautiful and straight smiles for each and every patient

Playa  Vista  Orthodontics  provides  premium  braces  and  Invisalign  treatment  to  patients  in Westchester, Playa del Rey, Marina del Rey, El Segundo, Inglewood, Culver City, Venice and all surrounding  areas.    Dr.  Courtney  Ray  Mittelmark  and  her  staff  are  extremely  friendly  and knowledgeable,  and  they  enjoy  creating  healthy,  beautiful,  straight  smiles  in  a  pleasant, comfortable  environment.    At  Playa  Vista  Orthodontics,  they  use  the  latest  technology  and techniques to deliver the highest quality results and provide an exceptional patient experience.  Their  prices  are  affordable,  they  accept  all  types  of  insurance  and  they  allow  various  flexible payment plan options.  Call now to schedule a complimentary consultation!

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