{"id":137,"date":"2015-03-17T09:00:12","date_gmt":"2015-03-17T13:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.skororthodontics.com\/blog\/?p=137"},"modified":"2026-04-28T17:22:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T21:22:21","slug":"top-5-perks-wearing-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skororthodontics.com\/blog\/top-5-perks-wearing-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Perks of Wearing Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting braces as a young adult is a new experience and like all new things, it can be scary for some people. You may have to adjust your eating and brushing habits, and yes, braces will temporarily change your appearance, but there a lot of things to love about wearing braces!<\/p>\n

Which Perk of Wearing Braces is Your Favorite?<\/h2>\n

Whether bonding with friends is metal-selfies or eating your favorite meal, braces can be fun!<\/p>\n

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  1. It\u2019s a rite of passage<\/strong> \u2013 Back in the day, wearing braces kind of had a bad rap. But, oh how the tables have turned! Today, we have so many patients who can\u2019t wait to get braces because it\u2019s a sign of growing up. Wearing braces is cool!<\/li>\n
  2. You can match your bands to your personality<\/strong> \u2013 What\u2019s so cool about today\u2019s braces is the ability to customize them for your unique personality. Every time you come in for an appointment at Dr. Andy\u2019s office<\/a>, you get to choose new band colors to hold your wires in place. Got the holiday spirit? Want to support your school team by sporting their colors? No problem! We have more than 40 different band colors for you to choose from!<\/li>\n
  3. You still get to eat yummy food <\/strong>\u2013 There\u2019s no sense in getting down-in-the-dumps because you can\u2019t eat certain foods like popcorn or apples while you\u2019re wearing braces. Instead, just make a few substitutions! Snack on some air-popped chips or mow down on some applesauce. There is an abundance of delicious, softer foods available for you to eat while you wear braces.<\/li>\n
  4. You\u2019re not alone! – <\/strong>More than four million people wear braces, according to Humana<\/a>. People of all ages wear braces to straighten their teeth and correct their bite. Even celebrities get braces to perfect their grins! Check out these famous faces with braces<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  5. You\u2019re on your way to having a stunning smile<\/strong> \u2013 The best part about wearing braces is knowing that as soon as they\u2019re off, your teeth will be straight, beautiful, and healthy. Not too far in your future, your smile will be the talk of the school!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Why do you love wearing braces? We\u2019d love to hear what you think in the comments below!<\/p>\n

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    About Andrew W. Skorobatckyj, DDS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Andrew W. Skorobatckyj, DDS is an orthodontist serving patients of all ages in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Dr. Andy offers all sorts of options to correct and jaw alignment, including traditional braces, lingual braces, ceramic braces, and Invisalign. To learn more about Dr. Andy\u2019s practice, or to set up a free consultation, contact the office today!<\/p>\n

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    Getting braces as a young adult is a new experience and like all new things, it can be scary for some people. You may have to adjust your eating and brushing habits, and yes, braces will temporarily change your appearance, but there a lot of things to love about wearing braces! Which Perk of Wearing…