{"id":303,"date":"2024-06-20T14:50:51","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T14:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/?p=303"},"modified":"2024-07-18T14:51:15","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T14:51:15","slug":"7-untrue-braces-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/20\/7-untrue-braces-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Wild Braces Myths That Aren\u2019t Really True"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Everyone loves a good urban legend. Myths are part of our collective history and have been used for centuries to pass down lore and traditions to newer generations. But that doesn’t mean they\u2019re true. Still, it doesn\u2019t always stop them from being spread, either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve been considering metal braces<\/a> but are hesitant because of something you\u2019ve heard, it\u2019s time you knew the truth. Here are some common (untrue!) myths about this extremely effective orthodontic treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Myth #1: Braces Will Rust<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Seems plausible, right? After all, they are made of metal. But fear not, the metal used in braces is a titanium alloy that will never rust, no matter if you wear them for four months or four years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #2: Braces Will Set Off Metal Detectors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nobody wants to be stopped leaving the store or pulled out of line at the airport security checkpoint because they set off the metal detector, but that\u2019s very unlikely to happen with braces. If you\u2019re at all concerned, let the TSA agent manning the gate know that you have braces, but most likely they will tell you there\u2019s no need for \u201calarm.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #3: Braces Will Interfere with Electronics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you have Bluetooth headphones, wireless internet, or cellular service? Your braces will not interfere with any of these signals, nor will they make you conduct electricity or broadcast music through your teeth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #4: Braces Will Attract Lightening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your braces are not lightning rods and will not increase your risk of getting struck by lightning.  That being said, braces or not if you see lightning take cover in a safe area until it is safe to go back outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #5: Braces Attract Fish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wouldn\u2019t it be cool if all you had to do to catch that prize-winning trout was open your mouth and reveal your braces? Imagine the fishing derbies you could win! Fortunately, (or maybe unfortunately) that\u2019s not possible. Don\u2019t take the bait: fish are not attracted to braces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #6: Braces Can Get Locked Together When Kissing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may have seen that old trope where two teens with braces kiss and their braces get tangled together. Thankfully, the odds of this happening are very low. Braces are much more compact than they once were, and the danger of entanglement is pretty improbable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #7: You\u2019re Too Old for Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

False! You are never too old for braces. As long as your teeth and gums are healthy, you can sport them at almost any age. After all, everyone deserves a beautiful smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, braces are a time-tested, safe, effective way to correct a variety of bite issues. Don\u2019t let misinformation scare you out of getting the smile of your dreams. If you have any questions about something you\u2019ve heard about braces, speak to your dentist for clarification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

At Crossroads Family Dentistry<\/a> we offer comprehensive, compassionate oral health care with a whole-body focus. That\u2019s because we know that oral health affects overall health, and protecting both is essential to living a long and healthy life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re ready to take control of your smile with the help of braces, we\u2019re here for you. To schedule an appointment to get started, please visit our website<\/a> or call us at 434-841-1704.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Everyone loves a good urban legend. Myths are part of our collective history and have been used for centuries to pass down lore and traditions to newer generations. But that doesn’t mean they\u2019re true. Still, it doesn\u2019t always stop them from being spread, either. If you\u2019ve been considering metal braces but are hesitant because of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-303","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/303","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=303"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/303\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":305,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/303\/revisions\/305"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=303"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=303"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=303"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}