While braces are a wonderful invention that helps you straighten your smile and achieve a better quality of life, for some people, they are often associated with a big psychological discomfort. They fear of impaired speech, metal smile and being laughed at. Though more and more people nowadays choose to wear braces for a while to accomplish the smile they have always dreamed of, for some people it is still a fight between fear and desire. If you dream of having a beautiful, dashing smile, and you think every day about it, but you cannot stand that thought of having to wear braces, then you are one of these people.
Of course, you know that wearing braces will, ultimately, boost your confidence, but you cannot get past the fact that for some months, or even years, you will have to wear them every single day. The bad news is that you need to fight these thoughts before committing to orthodontic treatment because, once you start, there is no going back. The good news is that your fear of braces and the social anxiety it brings can be overcome.
Variety Of Braces
Nowadays, you can find many types of braces to choose from. There are the traditional metal braces, the ceramic braces that are harder to notice because they resemble your natural tooth colour, the lingual braces, that are placed on the back of your teeth and are, practically, impossible to see and Invisalign®, mouthguards made of clear plastic and almost invisible. The bottom line is you have options, and if you fear how the people around you will react to your new braces, you can simply choose not to tell them. Due to technological advances in this field, they will most probably not notice.
But What Happens When You Cannot Choose?
Depending on the extent of your issue, the dentist may recommend a type of braces you may not feel comfortable with. Even so, there are ways to deal with this situation. Some people don’t try to hide the fact that they wear braces and turn them into fashion statements. And everybody around them accepts the braces as cool accessories because the person who wears them does it with confidence.
One other important thing to take into consideration is your goal. Wearing braces means that you have taken a significant step towards achieving your goal. Don’t think of them as orthodontic appliances meant to make you feel uncomfortable. Look at the big picture and think of braces as living proof that you are an ambitious person, one that is determined to accomplish their goals and do everything in their power to have a better life. With such a determination, nothing can stand in your way.
So instead of being ashamed by your braces, wear them with confidence and be proud of yourself that you are among that special kind of people who are not afraid to be bold, tackle challenges and achieve their purpose.
