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Did you know that modern braces<\/a> were invented back in 1819? In the years since, they have undergone changes and advanced thanks to the latest technology, making them the effective, safe, and trustworthy teeth-straightening treatment they are today. In fact, you may even know quite a bit about them before even starting. But is everything you\u2019ve heard true? Read on to learn six common myths about metal braces!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Myth #1. I Can\u2019t Play Musical Instruments with Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, braces won\u2019t stop you from playing the guitar or drums, but will they prevent you from playing wind instruments? Fortunately, the answer is \u201cno.\u201d While there may be a slight adjustment period, this tried-and-true advice will certainly help: practice, practice, practice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #2. Kissing = Locked Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you heard the horror stories about couples leaning in to kiss and winding up with locked brackets? Don\u2019t worry \u2013 this isn\u2019t as common as you may think. If you\u2019re sharing a romantic moment with someone, just be gentle, go slow, and stick to closed-lip kisses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #3. Braces Will Straighten My Teeth Forever<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While braces will certainly guide your teeth into their properly aligned positions, it\u2019s up to you to keep them there. Orthodontic relapse is a phenomenon in which your teeth begin to shift out of position and back into misalignment. The good news is that you can help prevent that from happening by wearing your retainer consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #4. Braces Are Only for Kids and Teens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nope! While children and teens are two of the largest age groups, adults can get braces as well. After all, you deserve improved confidence, a healthy bite, and straight teeth at every age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #5. I Don\u2019t Have to Listen to My Orthodontist\u2019s Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Remember, all of the \u201crules\u201d your orthodontist asks you to follow serve a purpose. For example, steering clear of hard and crunchy foods may seem trivial, especially when you\u2019re craving buttery popcorn or salty peanut brittle, but indulging in these foods increases your chances of breaking a bracket or wire. In short, the guidelines aren\u2019t meant to be an inconvenience \u2013 they are actually there to prevent inconveniences!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #6. Braces Take a Really Long Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While some patients do end up wearing braces for 3+ years, that\u2019s certainly not the norm. In fact, the average treatment timeline for traditional braces is around 18 months. Alternatives, like Invisalign, have an even shorter timeline at an average of 12 months. Plus, the sooner you begin, the sooner you\u2019ll be done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now you know the real facts about braces! If you want to learn more about the \u201ctruths\u201d of orthodontic treatment, then get in touch with your orthodontist today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For our team at Simply Orthodontics<\/a>, each and every day is filled with all things braces. Of course, that isn\u2019t usually the case for our patients, which is why we\u2019re happy to answer questions, ease concerns, and debunk common myths. If you want to fact-check something you\u2019ve heard about braces or you\u2019d like to schedule an appointment, don\u2019t hesitate to visit our website<\/a> or call (508) 435-1200<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Did you know that modern braces were invented back in 1819? In the years since, they have undergone changes and advanced thanks to the latest technology, making them the effective, safe, and trustworthy teeth-straightening treatment they are today. In fact, you may even know quite a bit about them before even starting. But is everything […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-101","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n6 \u201cFacts\u201d About Braces That Simply Aren\u2019t True | Simply Orthodontics<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In short, not everything you hear about metal braces is true. 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