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 on the market!)
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. This change can be irreversible!
Learn from SmileDirectClub’s bankruptcy.
Similar to the companies selling fake braces, DIY companies like SmileDirectClub offered at-home clear aligner treatment without treatment supervision by an orthodontist. A simple Google or YouTube search for DIY orthodontic problems can take you down a scary rabbit hole. Consumer complaints and negative reviews for DIY orthodontic companies speak for themselves. Smile Direct Club alone racked up over 1,750 consumer complaints through the BBB in just 3 years. Having a qualified orthodontist that creates a treatment plan with braces or clear aligners and makes treatment decisions as patients progress can prevent irreparable damage to a smile.
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 or DIY orthodontic companies like SmileDirectClub 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, gum recession etc.), you will need to visit an orthodontist for real orthodontic treatment.
With Caudill & McNeight Orthodontics in Melbourne/Suntree, Merritt Island and Viera, 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, with the possibility of damaging your smile. With real braces, you get the aesthetic of braces and an improvement to your smile and chewing with the reassurance a well qualified orthodontist is guiding your treatment along the way.
High-tech ceramic self-ligating braces are popular among our stylish, fashion-forward patients. Made with stainless steel wires and high-quality ceramic brackets that clip into place (instead of using bulky rubber bands that can catch food debris) self-ligating clear braces have an elevated, high-class look designed to prevent discoloration throughout treatment.
If you’re looking for fashionable braces, ceramic braces are an iconic solution.
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 ceramic 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 for Fashion Braces
Braces are more affordable than you may think. At Caudill & McNeight Orthodontics, we create custom financing plans to meet your needs! On your first visit, we’ll work out a plan that makes your new smile possible.
Choose from 0%-interest in-house financing or CareCredit financing to help you manage your remaining out-of-pocket cost.
Smile in style.
Dr. Caudill, Dr. McNeight, Dr. Naglieri and our team are here to help you smile confidently, while we create your perfect smile.
If you decide that you don’t want the look of braces during ortho treatment, we offer virtually-invisible Invisalign® clear aligners! We’re proud to be the most experienced Invisalign providers in Brevard County.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions. If you’re looking for a top orthodontist for kids, teens or adults in Melbourne/Suntree, Merritt Island or Viera, we would love to meet you.
Request a complimentary consultation with your experienced family orthodontist! The whole family can catch a wave of confidence with us.
