If you stay current with pop culture and fashion trends, you’ve probably seen some form of “fake braces” lately. Artists like Coi Leray and Steve Lacy are sporting their fashion braces on stage, and Google searches for “fake braces” are spiking.
Is it a good idea to get in on this trend? Are there risks involved? We’ll help you make the right decision for your health and future.
(Find out which type of braces is the most aesthetic option.)
The surprising dangers of fake braces for fashion
Fake braces may seem harmless, but the truth is, they can seriously damage your smile. Orthodontic treatment is not a DIY situation, and at-home braces or DIY orthodontics has proven to cause irreparable damage to people’s teeth and jaws.
Even though fashion braces may be considered “fake”, they’re still attached to your teeth and placing pressure on your teeth, which causes teeth to move. If there is no treatment plan guiding the tooth movement process, teeth are likely to move into problematic positions.
Fashion braces can create orthodontic problems that weren’t already present, or make present conditions more severe. In many cases, this movement is irreversible!
Fake braces cost you more in the long run.
One reason people may risk damage to their smile by wearing fake braces is the misconception that fake braces are cheaper than real braces. As many patients have unfortunately experienced, DIY orthodontics can cost you a lot more money, time and energy in the long run.
If you damage your smile with fake braces and start experiencing the symptoms of an orthodontic problem (jaw pain, facial changes, speech impediment, etc.), you will need to visit an orthodontist for real orthodontic treatment.
If you do serious damage to your smile with fake braces, you could require invasive treatment methods, like corrective jaw surgery, or an extensive treatment plan with appliances. We want to avoid this at all costs!
With Blue Wave Orthodontics in Tampa Bay, real braces are fashionable.
Real braces are more fashionable than you may think. Braces can look cool while creating your new, beautifully-balanced smile.
With fake braces, you get the aesthetic of braces, while damaging your smile. With real braces, you get the aesthetic of braces, while improving your smile behind-the-scenes.
High-tech LightForce™ custom braces are popular among our stylish, fashion-forward patients. With custom-made translucent brackets, LightForce braces have an elevated, high-class look and can reduce your time in braces up to 41%!
If you’re looking for fashionable braces, LightForce braces are an iconic solution. But if you’re into the traditional braces look, we offer braces with colored rubber bands too!
Beautiful smiles never go out of style.
Fake braces may be the current trend, but beautiful smiles are timeless. They never go out of style.
With LightForce braces, you can ride the ‘fashion braces’ smile trend with the coolest, sleekest braces on the market, then enjoy your stunning new smile for the rest of your life – far after the fake braces trend ends.
Flexible Financing with Fashion Braces
Custom braces are more affordable than you may think! At Blue Wave Orthodontics in South Tampa, North Tampa, Wesley Chapel and East Bradenton, we offer all our orthodontic treatments at competitive and affordable prices.
On your first visit, we’ll work out a plan that suits your budget.
Smile in style.
One of our highly-experienced orthodontists, Dr. Cetta or Dr. Heddaya, will create a personalized treatment plan that helps you achieve your stunning new smile in the shortest amount of time.
The quicker you begin treatment, the quicker you’ll get to your new smile! Request your complimentary consultation with us now.
