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. In many cases, this movement is irreversible!
Learn from SmileDirectClub’s bankruptcy.
Similar to the companies selling fake braces, SmileDirectClub offered at-home clear aligner treatment. Without a qualified orthodontist creating these clear aligner treatment plans, and no doctor supervision or intervention, their clear aligners were causing irreparable damage to patients’ smiles.
SmileDirectClub filed for bankruptcy in September, 2023, after a multitude of legal battles related to:
- A number of health risks that their patients were exposed to, particularly patients developing advanced gum disease and SmileDirectClub “doctors” misdiagnosing cases
- Using NDAs to manipulate online reviews and prevent patients from reporting the damage this DIY treatment did to their smiles
- Racking up over 1,600 consumer complaints through the BBB in just 3 years
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 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, sleep apnea, etc.), you will need to visit an orthodontist for real orthodontic treatment.
If you do serious damage to your smile with fake braces, you could require invasive treatment methods, like corrective jaw surgery, or an extensive treatment plan with appliances. We want to avoid this at all costs!
With Wall Orthodontics in Statesboro, 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, while damaging your smile. With real braces, you get the aesthetic of braces, while improving your smile behind-the-scenes.
- If you haven’t heard of custom KLOwen™ braces yet, let us introduce them! With KLOwen technology, each bracket is custom-designed for each tooth. The revolutionary braces system is fully digital and fully custom, enabling highly predictable results in the shortest amount of time. That means 41% less treatment time on average, 45% fewer office visits, and 49% less chance of broken brackets. Experience your new smiles faster – and in style – with custom KLOwen braces.
- A lot of people are choosing ceramic clear braces in Statesboro too! With a discreet appearance and mini clear brackets, Chic. Mini clear braces still have the cool appearance of braces — just with a clear spin.
- Gold braces are popular among our stylish, fashion-forward patients who want to add a little pizzazz while they transform their smile. Made of high-quality stainless steel and covered in 24-karat gold with a smooth finish, LEGEND gold braces have an elevated, high-class look that won’t peel, lighten or discolor throughout treatment.
And of course, if you’re still debating whether braces are your style, we offer modern Invisalign® clear aligners. Virtually-invisible, removable and custom-designed just for you, clear aligners are ideal for every lifestyle.
Plus, with Dr. Wall and our team, Invisalign treatment is super convenient! We blend virtual DentalMonitoring care with personalized, efficient in-office visits to ensure that your smile transformation fits seamlessly into your schedule. Just complete periodic check-ins through the easy, secure app, and you’ll only have to visit us when necessary.
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 custom KLOwen braces, gold braces or clear 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.
Affordable Fashion Braces
Braces and Invisalign are more affordable than you may think, too. Our team offers a variety of flexible payment options, including 0% interest financing, and $0 down through CareCredit — as well as special savings opportunities for paying in full, multiple family members in treatment, and for our military heroes!
Insurance can also reduce your cost significantly! We’ll do all of the paperwork for you, to help you receive the maximum benefit from your plan. If you have an FSA or HSA, you can apply these toward orthodontic treatment too!
Smile in style.
You decide how you get started. Come see us in-person for a consultation, or start from home or on-the-go with a virtual smile assessment. (Open the orange chat bubble to the right to start your virtual assessment!)
We’re all about using the latest technologies and giving you care options that make the treatment process work for you.
Get started with your Statesboro orthodontist, Dr. Wall, who’s been serving our community for the past 15 years.
