A study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics assessed the attractiveness of various types of orthodontic braces. The results are of no surprise. Clear braces and trays, followed by ceramic braces, were considered more aesthetically pleasing than the traditional metal type, which happens to be the most effective. According to Henry Fields, professor and division chair of orthodontics at Ohio State University, “The stainless steel that we like to use, which is the most durable and efficient, is often ranked the lowest in attractiveness. These braces don’t wear out and you can get total control with them.” So what’s the solution? “Some of the kids are going for braces made in the shape of a star, or have colors put on the ties that hold the wires to their brackets,” he said. Full story.
Tags: braces, invisalign, orthodontics
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Dr. Steven Chang, the author of DailyDose, is a staff physician with Kosmix RightHealth. Dr. Chang practices Family Medicine at the University of California Davis Medical Center, where his medical interests include both pediatric and geriatric care, public health, gay and lesbian health, and sleep medicine. Dr. Chang trained at the Stanford University affiliated O'Connor Hospital, and was a research fellow at the National Institute of Health. He holds an M.D. from McGill University and a BA in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University.