Look Good in Ceramic Braces

Clear ceramic braces are made of ceramic alloys. Because of their transparency, they also have a great following, especially among adults who are to correct their teeth but without announcing it to the whole world.[1][2] Despite their subtle appearance, however, some people are still very self conscious about the way they look. Fortunately, looking good with ceramic braces isn’t much different from looking good without them.

Steps

Exuding Confidence

  1. Smile. This may seem counter-intuitive if you are embarrassed about the way your mouth looks, but obviously concealing something only makes people more curious to see it. If people sense you are self-conscious about your mouth, they will only look at it more.
  2. Be friendly. Don’t hide your light under a bushel. Be kind to people, and be yourself. This will show them that you are beautiful in the most important way.
  3. Remember what you like about yourself. Braces really aren’t a big deal. They are very temporary, and the truth is that you probably notice them more than anyone else does. Think about the things you like about yourself. These things are still true, braces or no braces.[3]
  4. Fake it till you make it. If you don’t feel confident, pretend you do—eventually you will start to feel it for real. Straighten your shoulders and hold your head up high. Nothing is more attractive than confidence.

Managing Your Appearance

  1. Wear flattering makeup. Accentuating other parts of your face will draw the eye away from your teeth. It may also help you feel more confident, which is really the most important part of this process.
    • Eye makeup. A dramatic eye is your best bet if you’re trying to draw the eye away from your mouth. Experiment with different eye shadow colors, buy a volumizing mascara, or try out some new ways of applying eyeliner.[4]
    • Be careful with your lips. If your goal is to keep people’s eyes away from your lips, lip gloss and lipstick aren’t your friends. In addition to drawing more attention to that area, lipstick can easily get smudged onto the surface of brackets.
  2. Pay attention to your hair. If you make your hair the star of the show, people will be less likely to notice your braces. Consider getting a new haircut, or experimenting with curling, straightening, or dyeing your hair.
  3. Wear fun clothes. Like accentuating your eyes and hair, what you wear can make a big difference when it comes to where people are looking. Give them something other than your braces to notice.
    • A neutral top with colorful bottoms will draw the eye downward.
    • Interesting jewelry is a good way to catch people’s eyes.

Taking Care of Your Teeth and Braces

  1. Get the subtlest braces you can. Fortunately, ceramic braces are already far subtler than traditional braces. There are some choices you can make, however, to make them even less obvious.
    • Ask your orthodontist for tooth-colored wire. This is less noticeable, and will blend better with your ceramic braces and clear ligatures.
    • Ask your orthodontist for self-ligating ceramic braces. This is a type of ceramic braces where the wire clips directly into the bracket, eliminating the need for stainable elastics around each bracket.
  2. Keep your braces clean. The brackets will stain yellowish if they are not brushed correctly. This will make them much more noticeable.
    • Brush your teeth 2-4 times a day with non-whitening toothpaste. If you use whitening toothpaste, your teeth may have yellowish spots when your braces are removed, from where the braces prevented contact between the toothpaste and your teeth.[4]
    • Floss at least once a day.
  3. Avoid staining your teeth and/or braces. While you should avoid whitening toothpaste, you should also do what you can to keep your teeth and/or braces from yellowing. This will draw the wrong sort of attention to your mouth.
    • If you drink colored juices or sodas, use a straw.[5]
    • Avoid foods that may stain your braces and rubber bands. This includes berries, soups, pasta sauce, etc. If you do decide to eat a food that may stain, brush your braces immediately after eating that food.
    • Drink water with your meals to help rinse your braces while eating.
  4. Have your ligatures changed regularly. Usually ceramic braces go along with clear ligatures. These can stain easily, so getting them changed regularly at the orthodontist is a must.

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://www.igetbraces.com/types-of-braces/ceramic-braces-2
  2. ↑ http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/features/straight-talk-about-braces-for-adults?page=2
  3. ↑ http://www.archwired.com/BracesandRomance.htm
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 http://news.health.com/2015/02/13/11-things-i-wish-id-known-before-i-got-invisalign
  5. ↑ http://www.itv.com/thismorning/health/dental-expert-answers-your-teeth-questions
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