As adults, it’s easy to perceive things today as we did when we were kids. But as the world continues to evolve and technology improves how we approach self-care, many of those old perceptions go away. ● We aren’t attached to the wall by a cord anymore when speaking on the phone. ● We don’t need to carry a book of CDs in our car to listen to music (also, what’s a CD?). ● We don’t need to go out to the driveway to get the newspaper. These changes have all been accepted and adopted seamlessly, but for some reason, we still see braces as an inconvenience. Why is that? Let’s Straighten Out the Myths Today, braces and aligners are not only comfortable and stylish, but can be invisible… and even removable . Brackets and aligners have come a long way in the last few decades. In fact, they’ve become so convenient that more and more adults are deciding to finally straighten their teeth, or revisit their alignment needs. Whether stainless steel braces, ceramic braces, or removable aligners, there is now a perfect solution for smiles of all ages. Let’s break down the three myths surrounding adult braces. 1. “They’re only for kids and teenagers.” You ar e never too old to get braces. Today, parents are walking out of their orthodontist’s office alongside their children with the confidence that orthodontic treatment will help a chieve the smile they’ve always wanted. But heads up, Mom: Your 12-year old will keep an eye on your taffy and popcorn intake, too. :-) Orthodontics can benefit people of all ages, growing up doesn’t have to count you out. S traight teeth are healthier teeth, as they’re easier to clean and in a more stable position within the bone. Find out what treatment options will work best for you and see the difference. 2. “They’re so painful.” Not anymore. Application, maintenance, and removal of braces or aligner attachments has never been more simple. Today’s more flexible material enables smoother and more gentle movement of your teeth. You or your child will never have to deal with the pain that came with old-school appliances. 3. “Braces are ugly.” It could be argued that braces were never ugly. They’ve always been as small and unintrusive as the latest technology would allow. But today, they’re either practically, or completely , invisible. Even the tradition al stainless steel braces are designed to be smaller, more durable, and extremely easy to keep clean. Ceramic braces are made of clear materials and are typically used on the upper teeth so that they are less visible when smiling or talking. Most of the archwires used to align your teeth are available in white so they aren’t as noticeable as traditional metal wires. Clear and comfortable acrylic aligners are the real game-changers, though. They offer invisibility as well as the option to remove them when eating or brushing your teeth. 4. BONUS MYTH: “I can’t afford them.” All of the latest options in dental alignment are available to you at a comfortable price. We know that cavities in the wallet can be as troublesome as the ones in your mouth, so getting clear, esthetic, and lightweight braces with Brinley Orthodontics can happen with any insurance, and comes with 0% financing. That’s something to smile about. Your smile is one of the few things you use all day, every day. So smile now, pay the rest later. We offer today’s best options for getting braces at all ages, ones that bust all the old myths. With the help of cutting edge technology like Invisalign, Brinley Orthodontics can make braces disappear from your perfect smile. Stay smiling!