How many adolescents growing up managed to avoid braces? The answer is, very few. DeltaDental estimates that 50% to 70% of American children will wear braces between the ages of 8 and 18. This accounts for a whole slew of children. The most common issue is malocclusions. The more common understanding of this fancy word is ‘bad bite.’ It essentially means that a child’s biting down will actual damage or touch upon their gums. It is largely genetic, but injuries can cause this issue. Ultimately, no smile is 100% perfect, but braces are often required to make that smile go from downright damaging to appearing perfect.
Many families see braces as a purely cosmetic issue, whereas doctors extend a helping hand and assure families that not getting braces could damage their gums, teeth, and mouth. This does not even touch on purely emotional aspects. Crooked teeth can cause low self-esteem, bullying, and issues with confidence.
Unfortunately, there is a duality to this. Bullies will bully based on a child having braces. But the pros may outweigh the cons. Furthermore, Invisalign in Destin, FL is perfectly designed to make braces as accessible as humanly possible. Bullies in school will hardly know a particular student has braces. This makes the child comfortable if they are concerned of ‘looking ugly’ or being made fun of. Pediatric doctors in dentistry and orthodontics have seen millions of cases of children who have low self-esteem due to their teeth. Invisalign helps deride this. By being clear, harmless, and largely invisible, the child feels comfortable in their own skin and with their own smile.
Stubbs Orthodontics has really stepped up in their distribution and application of Invisalign. But this is natural. More and more families are embracing this new technology. In reality, traditional metal braces are almost obsolete. As invisible braces technology only gets better, few families will subject their children to the torture they may have faced with those abrasive, large, and clunky metal braces. Sometimes, change is for the best. Making it easier for the children is often the most important thing, especially when the technology is there.
