Saskatoon – Stephenson Orthodontics
If you are new in your braces journey and you are feeling a little self conscious about your smile, here are some great tips to improve your confidence!
Stay Focused on the end result and keep reminding yourself that your braces are temporary – and the end result will be a beautiful straight smile!
Keep smiling and keep reminding yourself that moment by moment, your teeth are getting straighter and straighter.
Think of your braces as an accessory.
Your braces are going to be part of your appearance for months, or even years, so think of them as an accessory. Try colourful elastics or bright lipsticks to spotlight your braces, rather than trying to hide them.
You can try fun colour combinations with your elastics by coordinating with the season, holidays or even showing your school spirit!
Think about how cool your braces actually are!
Braces are incredible, intricate little mechanisms that you wear in your mouth, and quietly work away at straightening your teeth without you having to do anything. You might not love how they look, but you have to admit they’re pretty cool. And the end result is so worth it!
If you’re still not thrilled about your braces, you can fake it ‘til you make it.
Just smile, smile, smile! Even if you don’t feel entirely confident about it, just smile anyway! People will know you have braces whether you smile or not, so you might as well go for it.
The more you smile with braces, the more used to it you’ll get, and the more confident you’ll feel!
And remember that you are not alone in your braces journey.
Braces have become almost a rite of passage for teenagers. The number of young people receiving them has quadrupled since the 1960s. According to the American Association of Orthodontics, an estimated 4.5 million Americans — most of them children and teenagers — wear braces on their teeth. About 80 percent of those undergoing orthodontic treatment range in age from 6 to 18 years old.
Once your orthodontic treatment is complete and your braces come off, you’ll have straight teeth and the beautiful smile you always wanted! You will also experience better oral health and increased self-esteem. A great smile changes how others perceive you and improve confidence in yourself. So make sure you smile big and smile often!!
For a free consult, reach our office at 306-653-3955 or book an appointment below.
Stephenson Orthodontics
301 The Tower at Midtown
201 1st Ave South
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 1J5
