How Do You Make Braces Look Less Noticeable?
Braces have come a long way since they were large metal contraptions that couldn’t be ignored. Today they are smaller. They come in different colors. They are even available in materials other than the bright silver metal of yesteryear. People who need braces to straighten their teeth are often self-conscious about wearing them. They needn’t be, though. If they choose the right braces, and remember some important tips, they can make braces look less noticeable. Step 1 Choose braces that are clear or a color that closely matches your teeth. You can even opt to have lingual braces put on your teeth. These are attached to the back instead of the front so they can’t be seen at all. Step 2 Brush, or at least rinse your mouth, to remove food particles stuck in your braces. Check your mouth in a mirror after every time you eat a meal or a snack. Remove any particles you may find. Even if you wear clear braces, food particles can draw attention to them and make them obvious. Step 3 Act natural
Braces have come a long way since they were large metal contraptions that couldn’t be ignored. Today they are smaller. They come in different colors. They are even available in materials other than the bright silver metal of yesteryear. People who need braces to straighten their teeth are often self-conscious about wearing them. They needn’t be, though. If they choose the right braces, and remember some important tips, they can make braces look less noticeable. Choose braces that are clear or a color that closely matches your teeth. You can even opt to have lingual braces put on your teeth. These are attached to the back instead of the front so they can’t be seen at all. Brush, or at least rinse your mouth, to remove food particles stuck in your braces. Check your mouth in a mirror after every time you eat a meal or a snack. Remove any particles you may find. Even if you wear clear braces, food particles can draw attention to them and make them obvious. Act natural to make braces look
• Begin by good brace hygiene. Nothing is more noticeable than an unclean brace. Take care to follow all the cleaning instrustions given by your orthodontist, and check your brace after every meal. If it is removable, never eat with it in. • If you have train-tracks, which have a choice of colours, take care not to chose one which will highlight the fact that they are there. I found white to make my teeth look dull, black too severe, green looked unclean, orange looked unusual. I found blue the best colour (for both sexes) because it is trendy. Also, blue is not a natural colour, so it will not look as though you have something wrong with your mouth, only that you have braces. • If your orthodontist offers them, try to get clear train tracks, or a clean retainer. • Practise the brace smile. Many people make the mistake of smiling with their mouth fully closed, using the muscels on their outer cheeks. However, a more natural smile can be achieved by smiling fully, and then closing your
