Getting braces can be a nerve-wracking experience. You might be worried about them hurting, or nervous about how you're going to eat or what people might think. You know that you definitely want straighter teeth and the results from braces for teeth are fantastic but you’re not so sure about having to wear them for a number of months, it seems like a long time.
A number of people have worn different types of braces for teeth over the years, they're the most common Orthodontic treatment. There's no need to be worried or self conscious about braces, even some of your favourite celebrities once fashioned a set of them!
The next time you're feeling down about going to the Orthodontist remember some of these famous faces who have gone through the exact same thing.
Dakota grew up in the spotlight and wore braces while it all happened. She was in movies and walked a number of red carpets wearing her braces.
The One Direction star got braces to straighten some of his crooked teeth. He said that he never felt self conscious of them because everyone had them!
Zac's perfect smile is credited to invisible braces for teeth and some whitening treatments. He once had a gap between his front teeth. Now his smile is flawless.
Miley wore lingual braces for a number of years. Lingual braces for teeth are attached to the inside of the tooth rather than the outside making them undetectable.
Emma, the star from Harry Potter, wore braces for four months in 2005, she said it was important because a "smile is for life".
Drew wore braces as a child and has a perfect smile to show for it now.
The star from Modern Family wore braces growing up and even wore them on the show. Ariel was self conscious about having braces but says that she soon embraced them when she realised so many girls like her had them too.
"Braces for teeth can be slightly uncomfortable at first and they may take some getting used to but just remember that not only will you have a beautiful smile once your treatment is over, but many other people just like you are going through the same thing. At Inner West Orthodontics we want to make sure that your treatment is as comfortable as possible, before you have your braces put on we will talk you through what to expect. During your treatment you will have the opportunity to discuss any of your concerns and your Orthodontist will provide you with the advice you need.
You're not alone when it comes to wearing braces, Miley, Zac, Niall and many others have been a part of Team Braces at some point too. Find out what to expect with braces by downloading our free guide - click the image below to get your copy.