In Thailand braces have managed to find a pedestal of cool among the teenagers. So much so that fake braces DIY kits are available in stores. I never wore braces (even though the dentist said I should) for the fear of being teased and laughed at in school. And once you are done with school-- there's just no going back to braces, glasses or anything artificial protruding from your face!
That braces are now considered
cool
is a welcome change. Maybe they won't give the stereotypical geeky kid braces in Hollywood movies anymore. Possible reasons for this attitude shift are
1) pretty looking braces in variegated colors, even invisible kinds! and
2) the fact that braces have become so ubiquitous and relatively inexpensive.
Inversely, now those who don't have or need braces are feeling left out. I'd much rather wear fake graces to fit in than wear no braces at all. As long as the fake braces are safe and pose no danger or long term effects to the kids, I don't see anything wrong with them.
Hopefully, fake braces are just a passing trend and the healthy attitude towards braces will prevail.
where did you get fake braces
Posted by: michaela | May 24, 2008 at 10:08 PM
i really want to have fake braces so i can be cool and i dont know where to find them i am 12 and lotz of my bff have them i want some to
Posted by: michaela | May 24, 2008 at 10:11 PM
please someone email me at monica93@tmail.com if u make fake braces or kits. ill pay for it too. i looked EVERYWHERE and i cant find any, i even tryed ebay. plzz!
Posted by: monica | August 08, 2008 at 04:40 AM
Please email me at tekink43@newschool.edu if you make fake braces, or if you can direct me to a place where i can buy fake braces.
THANK YOU
Posted by: kevin | September 15, 2008 at 06:04 PM
please email me if u can make fake braces please at kairilulu@hotmail.co.uk
Posted by: kairi | April 04, 2009 at 03:37 PM
Please tell me where i can find fake braces! I NEED THEM BADLY!!! Pleeeease???
Posted by: gab | May 04, 2009 at 01:07 AM