Tips for Wearing Braces

Braces or suspenders are growing in popularity even though some would argue that they are outdated. They are seen more as a fashion accessory rather than a practical item of clothing that is used to hold up trousers or skirts. Braces are for both men and women.

Modern braces are attached to the waistline of trousers or skirts with either buttons or clips. Both have been available for over 100 years. Clip on braces are more popular as there is no need to modify the garments with buttons. The rear clips are attached halfway between the crotch seem the side seem at the back and then about 100 mm (or 4") of center at the front. It is best to attach the rear clips prior to pulling the garments on. The attachment of the button braces is straight forward. Once you have pulled on the garment, and the straps are over the shoulder, attach the front clips. It is as easy as that!

Braces are often worn by men when they are out to impress, such as formal functions when coat is worn. When the coat is removed the "look" is vastly different and less formal. The braces are usually conservative or classic in style and color. From a fashion perspective, wearing braces instead of a belt makes the masculine profile more distinctive, particularly for men with broad shoulders. Braces are also worn as symbols by other subcultures in our society, for instance punk and indie communities often wear patterned and coloured garments. When worn over T-shirts the appearance is more rebellious.

A growing number of women wear braces. This started in the 1960's with the first popular "unisex" outfits. Generally, woman especially younger women choose narrow braces with feminine patterns.

Today, most braces can be worn by either men or women. They are comfortable because they avoid tight clothing and allow trousers and skirts to hang naturally from the waist.

The benefits of wearing braces for men and women are:

They are fashionable and can provide distinctive appearance and style

They allow the wearer to wear trousers or skirts at any height

They are inexpensive when compared with other accessories

They are available online at good value

Get your body into braces and enjoy the benefits that the smart wearer enjoys. These items can be purchased from a fashion store or an online store. When buying from an online, it is best to confirm that the seller is a reputable seller.

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Helping Teenagers to Cope With Wearing Braces

If your teenager is anything like mine then you will probably think that the world has come to an end if it ever comes time for her to wear braces on her teeth. But, since we all want our children to have that perfect white smile as they enter adulthood if at all possible, this is one hurdle which many of us have to learn to jump.

Fortunately the world of braces has changed dramatically since I wore them myself as a child and the days of that horrible mess of metal in your mouth is thankfully long gone. Today there are all sorts of alternatives open to your teenager, many of which include clear bands and brackets which are hardly visible. Indeed, you can even get 'invisible' braces nowadays which are plastic inserts that fit over the child's teeth. Gone too in many cases is the need for painful adjustments to the braces on a regular basis, with the dentist simply replacing the braces every six or eight weeks.

The starting point however is to get your teenager to focus attention on the long term benefits of wearing braces which is a challenge in itself since most teenagers are concerned about today and not next month or next year. They will see braces as ruining their life, rather than correcting a problem which they might find will ruin their life when they get a little bit older and start dating or set their heart on a job which requires them to have a nice smile. You job therefore is to make them focus on the longer term and get them to visualize themselves in a few years time with a smile like that of their current television or magazine idol. This means that magazines and television are a good place to start when it comes to convincing your teenager of the benefit of wearing braces.

Another fear which you may need to overcome is that of braces being painful to wear or causing pain when they are adjusted or changed. Here you can do two things. First, enlist the help of your dentist or of your teenager's friends who are already wearing braces and, second, schedule appointments at the end of the school day so that, if there is any discomfort, you teenager will be able to relax at home rather than having to sit in class in discomfort.

If you child is musical and plays a woodwind instrument or is actively involved in sport they may also be concerned about the affect of wearing braces. Indeed, some braces could actually interfere with their performance. In this case simply talk to your orthodontist as this is a problem which they will be very familiar with and for which they have many different solutions available.

Finally, do not forget that teenagers are an ingenious group and they too have ways of coping with many of the trials and tribulations of teenage life. In Thailand for example multi-colored braces are now very much a fashion item and many children who do not need braces are begging their parents to let them wear them because all their friends are doing so.

Getting your teenager to wear braces may take a little bit of work but it is certainly not as difficult today as it once was.

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