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Just about everyone knows someone who has had braces<\/a> at a certain point in their life, which means that most people have heard some things about how they work. However, many of the things you\u2019ll hear aren\u2019t quite true\u2014some of them are outdated, and others were never based in fact in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the time has come for you to get braces, you might be suffering from some misapprehensions about how the treatment is going to work. To clear the air, here are some common myths about braces that shouldn\u2019t influence your decision to get them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Myth 1: Braces Make it Dangerous to Play Sports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Getting hit in the mouth is never a pleasant prospect, but it\u2019s a risk that athletes are acutely aware of, and a fear that the prospect of getting braces may exacerbate. It\u2019s true that getting braces means that there\u2019s a lot more metal in your mouth than there used to be and that sports could potentially cause you to snap a wire if you get in an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, these risks are nullified by a decent sportsguard. If you want to protect your teeth, mouth, and oral appliance, you may want to talk to your orthodontist about the prospect of getting a new sports guard alongside your new braces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth 2: Braces Are Constantly Painful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Any orthodontist will tell you that there\u2019s going to be a little bit of discomfort when you first get your braces. Your teeth aren\u2019t used to moving, and the ligaments that connect them to the jaw are going to have to stretch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, this should be temporary. You should really only have to deal with discomfort for the first week or so\u2014after that point, your teeth should have adapted to moving and your mouth will be used to the brackets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth 3: Braces Take Years to Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are some circumstances where you may have to wear your braces over the course of 2 or 3 years, but these are certainly not the norm. It\u2019s typical to need braces for around 18 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want things to go as smoothly and quickly as possible, you should follow all of your orthodontist\u2019s instructions closely for the duration of the treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

At Willow Bend Orthodontics of Plano, we believe that everyone deserves to be proud of their smile, and we know that having seriously misaligned teeth can make that difficult. Thankfully, we take the time to tailor our orthodontic treatments to their unique needs, and we ensure that no matter what issue you\u2019re dealing with, you can leave our office with an absolutely stellar smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about metal braces, we can be reached at our website<\/a> or by phone at (972) 732-1400.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Just about everyone knows someone who has had braces at a certain point in their life, which means that most people have heard some things about how they work. However, many of the things you\u2019ll hear aren\u2019t quite true\u2014some of them are outdated, and others were never based in fact in the first place. 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