A perfect smile is capable of increasing anyone’s confidence, be it a kid, teenager, or an adult. On the other hand, crooked teeth adversely affect your self-esteem. Low self-esteem can drag you towards depression and other mental health issues. Thanks to the orthodontics advancement, you can get perfect teeth with braces.
Treatment with braces for teens and adults is common now. But some youngsters get uncomfortable because of the visibility and pain of the braces. So how would you maintain your confidence level while you are perfecting your smile with braces? You can hold your front by keeping simple facts in your mind. Some of them are as follows:-
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They are Not Permanent
You might find smiling with braces uncomfortable or visibly embarrassing in the beginning. But remember that it’s not permanent. You might also feel troubled due to its initial pain and soreness. But all these side effects are temporary. It will take a while for your mouth to accept braces. Swishing with warm saltwater provides temporary relief.
And the slightly longer glances you get because of your braces will also vanish with time. People around you will get accustomed to your braces after few meetings. Just give it some time!
Smile More With Braces
Your smile is your most beautiful accessory. Don’t make braces a reason to limit your smile and happiness. No one is suggesting you to fake it. But you shouldn’t shy away from smiling whenever you want. When you keep your hand on your mouth to hide your braces while smiling, you are not fooling anyone.
Instead, be frank and say cheese without a second thought. Contrary to your suspicion, people around you will admire your confidence of smiling with braces.
Think About the Perfect Smile After Braces
When you focus on the end result of the braces, the inconvenience during the treatment will not seem so significant. You will get a perfect smile with straight teeth. Moreover, your overall oral health will tremendously improve. That means you will be at less risk of tooth injury and tooth decay. The bad breath due to crooked teeth will also be gone.
Your day-to-day tasks like chewing and biting will get easy. Think about all these issues vanishing from your life when the braces treatment gets completed!
Nope! You are Not the Odd One Out
Do you keep wondering about how to smile with braces when you are an odd one out? What if you know that approximately 4.5 million Americans are wearing braces like you right now? Yes! It’s a fact! If you keep this data in mind, you won’t feel embarrassed or alone on this journey. If you look around, you might also find a support group online.
Accept Your Braces
First of all, you should understand that other people don’t spend the kind of time and energy you spend in thinking about your appearance. Sometimes you become your own worst critic. Other people are not out there to judge you all the time. Secondly, positivity and confidence begin with accepting what is bugging you. So embrace your braces and practice smiling with braces. You will see the world will smile with you!
Author Bio: Dr. Satish Pai
Dr. Satish Pai is an orthodontist and Ivy League trained dentist who has served as a faculty at Columbia University. He believes a perfect smile not only makes a person look great but feel great. As the founder of Putnam Orthodontics and a Partner at Brite Orthodontics, he is dedicated to providing the best orthodontic treatments to his patients. He also writes to educate people about everything orthodontics and the importance of correctly aligned teeth along with good oral health. In his free time, you can find him golfing, doing yoga or surfing, and spending time with this family.
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