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Are Braces A Fashion Statement Or Necessity ?

Making Smiles Inside & Out

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  • Robert Stoner Orthodontics
  • November 3, 2015

Every patient has their own reasons for deciding to undergo orthodontic treatment. For adolescents and teens, image has always been a key factor in social integration and in today’s beauty conscious society, a beautiful smile is high on their list of priorities.

According to NBC TODAY – “Selfie Esteem” give teens a confidence boost and social media is the ideal platform to broadcast yourself to the world. “Even though that seems very simple, that’s an extraordinary shift, historically. “It’s the first time you get to be the photographer and the subject of the photograph,” says Pamela Rutledge, director of the Media Psychology Research Center. “Control makes people believe in themselves.”

  • 65% of teenage girls reported that seeing their selfies on social media actually boosts their confidence.
  • 40% of all teens say social media helps them present their best face to the world.
  • At least 81 percent of teens, ages 12-17, use social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, according to recent findings from the Pew Internet & American Life Project, with Instagram especially popular among selfie-loving teenage girls.

On other hand, many teens have mixed feelings about “Selfie Esteem”. Social media can also make them feel bad about themselves.

  • 55 percent of girls and 34 percent of teen boys say “overall, social media makes me feel more self-conscious about my appearance.”
  • 58 percent of teen girls say “seeing pictures of other people living glamorous-looking lives on social media makes me feel bad about myself.” Only 19 percent of teen boys have the same reaction.
  • 30 percent of all teens say social media means they always need to be “camera-ready.”

Creating A Camera Ready Smile

With so much emphasis is being placed on looking good on social media and during personal interaction with peers, friends, and family, it’s no wonder we are seeing so many adolescents and teens wearing braces on every corner to improve their smile and self-esteem.

Years ago, it wasn’t cool to be seen wearing braces. Today, it accepted in all social, academic, and business environments, especially with more aesthetic braces and orthodontic alternatives that are now available. While metal braces are still the most popular, colored elastics are an option to switch up your look and ceramic brackets that are tooth colored and barely visible give young patients more confidence during treatment.

Invisalign, an alternative to fixed braces, is also popular with teens who don’t want to be seen wearing braces and are mature enough to handle the responsibilities that go hand in hand with removable appliances. Aligners must be worn 20 hours per day and changed every two weeks, taking care to avoid loss or breakage.

Why Choose an Orthodontist?

Orthodontic treatment involves the use of braces and other dental technologies to apply precise forces that result in desirable re-positioning of the teeth. These changes improve not only the look of your smile, but the health and longevity of your teeth over a lifetime.

Some general dentists take continuing-education seminars in order to offer orthodontic services as a sideline to their primary services. Only your dentist knows what he or she is qualified to do well, however, with so much depending on the quality of treatment, choosing an orthodontic specialist helps insure that you get the best results possible.

The title of orthodontist is reserved for only those specialists who have undergone two or more years of additional post-doctoral education from an accredited university. Only 6% of all general dentists pursue the rigorous additional training required to become an orthodontist. In addition to having completed this training.

Membership in the AAO (American Association of Orthodontists) requires a degree from an accredited orthodontic program, it’s an easy way to distinguish between dentists practicing orthodontics and those formally trained as orthodontists. Robert Stoner Orthodontics is a member of the AAO.

Contact our office to schedule a complimentary smile exam. Find out first-hand how we can help you, or your child, achieve a healthy “camera ready smile” that is so important in the minds of adolescents and teens today.

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We are passionate about serving our patients with the highest level of care possible. Check out what our patients are saying about their 5-star experience with us!

Abby L.
they were so so kind and amazing and very helpful!!
Adriane H.
Today I officially graduated from wearing my retainers. I had a wonderful journey with the whole team. I laughed and had a great time with all the ladies and Dr Stoner. They made me feel comfortable each visit. And I walked away with a beautiful smile!. Thank you to the whole staff for being so awesome!.
Jallon T.
My second time getting braces here and it went amazing! Thank you ! For making my smile perfect again
Emily F.
Working with Dr Stoner and his staff has been a wonderful experience.
The staff has been so kind and so well organized. Dr Stoner was great to explain each process and the outcome of treatment is what we hoped for and more!
Would recommend to anyone anytime to come here!!!
Andrea M.
Very professional and kind. Made my invisalign journey easy.
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I had such a great experience! The entire team is awesome and so happy with my new smile!
Samuel C.
Very nice and supportive people very glad I got my braces done here never felt better
Amber C.
I absolutely love this place. The staff is amazing. Shout out to Leslee for taking care of me, and Lindsey for keeping up with the progress! I came into the office to get my teeth straighter and to loose my gap and Stoner and his team has not disappointed at all. Highly recommend
Amy Q.
We have been at this practice for 10 years with four children. I couldn't imagine being anywhere else for our family's orthodontic treatment. The staff is phenomenal and the care is second to none!! Our smiles say it all!
Iris M.
Dr. Stoner and his associates are the best. I came in with teeth spreaded out in all directions. I’m happy to say they are now all perfect and straight. They are the best and I’m truly happy and grateful!
Amie C.
Great experience - the entire team is a friendly, helpful. They are easy to work with and have made this experience exceptional.
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They are so nice in the office. They are very helpful with helping you understand everything they have to do and it’s no rush with the work. I would tell anyone and everyone to go. My teeth looks so great until it makes me want to cry. I just love smiling now and will continue to do so. Anyone that’s need dental work on their teeth. I will say go see them as soon as possible
Brittany G.
Stoner Orthodontics has been amazing for our daughter’s aligners' journey. The staff is kind, professional, and very welcoming. Dr. Stoner explained everything clearly and made the process easy. Our daughter’s smile looks fantastic—we’re so happy with the results!
Chantay P.
I am very pleased with the staff and the services provided for the past two years my teeth look amazing and I’m very grateful to this practice for all they’ve done to help me
Lauren B.
I have had an awesome experience with Dr. Stoner and his staff! Highly recommend!
Kaelin B.
Very sweet people !! Answer every question I asked and made sure I understood everything!!
Carly M.
We have loved our experience! I would highly recommend!
Delaiah C.
110% would recommend Dr. Stoner and team!! They made a long invisalign process so much less stressful by being open communicators and always super friendly.
Ashleigh F.
Whew! Where do I start?! First of all Dr Stoner is AMAZING!! So friendly so personable and professional. I was in bad shape when I came in 2023 and him and his entire team took care of me from the beginning. I just finished my Angel Aligner treatment and I’m completely speechless. Moved to Vegas and they still made sure my treatment was flawless!! He’s a true perfectionist so just trust the process. I love my smile so much and truly recommend if you want top tier orthodontic treatment. Ashley Lindsay Ali Leslee Meredith omg I can’t name you all! From front desk to treatment floor I cannot thank you all enough. Fighting tears as I type this❤️
Amy L.
We love Robert Stoner Ortho and all of his staff. All of our children have beautiful smiles thanks to them!
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