The Evolution of Orthodontics
Does an expensive dress or pricey haircut change who you are? Are you truly more beautiful with three coats of mascara and the perfect selfie lighting or are you just closer to achieving what you think society wants to see? Are you hiding your smile because you’re afraid people will judge your crooked teeth or is the judgment you fear most coming straight from yourself? As it turns out, what happens in an orthodontic office in Durham, NC may have more to do with society’s beauty standards than some orthodontists realize.
The Celebrity Effect
When asked, most people can name at least a handful of celebrities who have drastically changed their smiles with braces or orthodontics. For many stars, these changes alter their entire demeanor – they smile bigger, walk taller, and talk with renewed confidence – and fans clamor for similar results. The problem with comparing your “before” to Beyonce’s “after” is that you’re comparing your reality to her carefully constructed image. In addition to tons of time spent in their dentist’s orthodontic office, celebrities like Beyonce also undergo regular teeth whitening sessions, wear makeup designed to set off their pearly whites, and if all that isn’t enough, their pictures are subject to the ultimate image-altering effect: airbrushing. Do you still think you’re giving your own real-world smile a fair shake?
Achieving Your Ideal Smile
When you first sit down with your Durham, NC orthodontist, forget who you want to look like and banish the latest model-filled magazine covers from your mind. Instead, imagine the best version of your own teeth and describe to your doctor what that smile looks like. There is no one else who can be you, so what decide what exactly being you means? After all, you’re 100 percent unique and you deserve a smile to match.
The next time you see the blinding white of a celebrity’s manufactured smile beaming down at you from a billboard, remind yourself that what you see is almost impossible to get. We encourage you to embrace your own ideal smile, and when you’re ready, our Durham, North Carolina orthodontics office is here to help you do just that. Call us at 919.383.7423 to schedule your first consultation with our orthodontist today!
This information is not meant as medical advice. It is provided solely for education. Our Durham orthodontics office would be pleased to discuss your unique circumstances and needs as they relate to these topics.
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Dr. Wilson, our top rated orthodontist in Durham, NC offers many solutions to orthodontic emergencies including care for braces and orthodontic treatment for children and adults. These include Invisalign clear aligners, Damon braces, SureSmile braces, and traditional metal braces.
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Wilson Orthodontics Of Durham
2900 Croasdaile Dr. Suite 3
Durham, NC 27705
919.383.7423