You shouldnt be self conscious about them, just work them girl! :) Its funny how here in our country teens will go to the dentist to have braces just because thy show them around, thy get thm even if thy have good teeth. They wear em like some fashion accesory. lol.
I actually don't recommend red lipstick. I wore braces and I love red lepstick but only wore nude lip gloss for that time. I think the trick is to make your eyes glam and keep your lips plain.
I learned that the more you try to make your braces look good the worse they look! The key is to be confident I have just plain normal silver braces and I've learned to just embrace them.
I just got my braces off and you get used to the way they look! I was actually pretty self conscious about not having them for a little while! (That didn't last long haha)
I plan to get some as an adult too soon. Don't feel self conscience about to just she the bigger picture; the outcome. Wear them proudly and when you have them removed never stop smiling. I'm happy for you. : )))(
I plan to get some as an adult too soon. Don't feel self conscience about to just she the bigger picture; the outcome. Wear them proudly and when you have them removed never stop smiling. I'm happy for you. : )))(
If the braces are metal, don't get coloured bands on them. My footy team had just won the grand final when I put my braces on, and red and black bands made my teeth look all kinds of messed up, haha.
Stick to clear or white bands.
By the way, your self consciousness about your smile will disappear once your teeth start to straighten out. My teeth were so crooked before braces that I tried not to smile with my mouth open, ever. Once they started to become straight I was more confident, and now they've been taken off I smile all the time.
My only other recommendation is to steer clear of soda drinks, especially cola. It'll stain your teeth and the braces will leave white patches where the stain didn't reach once they're removed. :)
I had the translucent braces on top and some people didnt even realize I had braces. They cost a little more, but in my opinion its worth it. You only should get clear bands on top so they dont look like theyre floating. Lol. I got normal metal ones on bottom so thats when I could pick different colors I wanted. Good luck!
Why would you ever get a color of braces besides silver unless you are 12 or 13...I had braces for 6 years...people don't notice braces as much as you think yet d.
Braces aren't that bad I was super self conscious about my smile too then I got braces and even with them on I smile a lot! So my advice is just smile a lot and do your own thing!
I have braces to,and when I pick out colors I usually have a reason or outfit that I pick those colors. Like when I first got mine it was summer, so I got them navy blue and aqua so they looked great with my swimsuit, which I would be wearing a lot since it was summer. Or right now I'm a cheerleader so I got our teams colors, orange and black. Or for Vaintines day I got red and pink.Try that. It could feel cool to have on red and blue on 4th of july. If nothing special is coming up, try to compliment your eyes or go with silver.
Maybe bright lipsticks wouldn't be the best idea! Lol just rock them no matter what!!! =) you're going to count down the days to get them off and then after awhile you'll miss them! Lol
Smiling looks awesome with braces! I think braces are really awesome actually, I sort of miss mine. :) keep them clean though and always remember to floss.
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Feb 12, 2013
S D.
Don't worry. Braces definitely get a bad rap.
Feb 12, 2013
Amber F.
I just got mine off, red lipstick made them look so cute, and pink.! But now I'm trying to figure out how to make a retainer look hot. 😒
Feb 12, 2013
Christine S.
You shouldnt be self conscious about them, just work them girl! :) Its funny how here in our country teens will go to the dentist to have braces just because thy show them around, thy get thm even if thy have good teeth. They wear em like some fashion accesory. lol.
Feb 11, 2013
Em L.
I actually don't recommend red lipstick. I wore braces and I love red lepstick but only wore nude lip gloss for that time. I think the trick is to make your eyes glam and keep your lips plain.
Feb 11, 2013
Kelsey B.
I learned that the more you try to make your braces look good the worse they look! The key is to be confident I have just plain normal silver braces and I've learned to just embrace them.
Feb 10, 2013
Erica H.
I just got my braces off and you get used to the way they look! I was actually pretty self conscious about not having them for a little while! (That didn't last long haha)
Feb 10, 2013
Ema D.
I think red lipstick will also only draw attention to the braces. Have you thought about drawing attention to your eyes or other facial features.
Feb 10, 2013
Ema D.
I plan to get some as an adult too soon. Don't feel self conscience about to just she the bigger picture; the outcome. Wear them proudly and when you have them removed never stop smiling. I'm happy for you. : )))(
Feb 10, 2013
Ema D.
I plan to get some as an adult too soon. Don't feel self conscience about to just she the bigger picture; the outcome. Wear them proudly and when you have them removed never stop smiling. I'm happy for you. : )))(
Feb 10, 2013
Catherine W.
If the braces are metal, don't get coloured bands on them. My footy team had just won the grand final when I put my braces on, and red and black bands made my teeth look all kinds of messed up, haha.
Stick to clear or white bands.
By the way, your self consciousness about your smile will disappear once your teeth start to straighten out. My teeth were so crooked before braces that I tried not to smile with my mouth open, ever. Once they started to become straight I was more confident, and now they've been taken off I smile all the time.
My only other recommendation is to steer clear of soda drinks, especially cola. It'll stain your teeth and the braces will leave white patches where the stain didn't reach once they're removed. :)
Feb 10, 2013
Allison W.
I had the translucent braces on top and some people didnt even realize I had braces. They cost a little more, but in my opinion its worth it. You only should get clear bands on top so they dont look like theyre floating. Lol. I got normal metal ones on bottom so thats when I could pick different colors I wanted. Good luck!
Feb 10, 2013
Primrose S.
Me too I'm getting braces soon.
Feb 10, 2013
Kenzie G.
*they do.
Feb 10, 2013
Kenzie G.
Why would you ever get a color of braces besides silver unless you are 12 or 13...I had braces for 6 years...people don't notice braces as much as you think yet d.
Feb 10, 2013
Lindsey C.
Get the regular silver don't get white, they turn color depending on the foods you eat. Ohhhhhhh and get the regular braces instead of pink or blues.
Feb 10, 2013
Lindsey C.
So many people have them and red lips sometimes look weird depending on your age.
Feb 10, 2013
Lena Y.
Hi girls did you know you can have diferent colors on braces check it out in here http://bracesmania.com/braces/how-t...
Aug 06, 2012
Cheyenne S.
Braces aren't that bad I was super self conscious about my smile too then I got braces and even with them on I smile a lot! So my advice is just smile a lot and do your own thing!
Aug 06, 2012
Racquel C.
u look better with them in thrust me :)
Aug 05, 2012
Shaneka G.
Aug 03, 2012
Alina W.
I have braces to,and when I pick out colors I usually have a reason or outfit that I pick those colors. Like when I first got mine it was summer, so I got them navy blue and aqua so they looked great with my swimsuit, which I would be wearing a lot since it was summer. Or right now I'm a cheerleader so I got our teams colors, orange and black. Or for Vaintines day I got red and pink.Try that. It could feel cool to have on red and blue on 4th of july. If nothing special is coming up, try to compliment your eyes or go with silver.
Aug 03, 2012
Maxime R.
Just nude colors, make your eyes pop;) xx
Aug 01, 2012
Kristina A.
Maybe bright lipsticks wouldn't be the best idea! Lol just rock them no matter what!!! =) you're going to count down the days to get them off and then after awhile you'll miss them! Lol
Aug 01, 2012
Maddie Y.
Smiling looks awesome with braces! I think braces are really awesome actually, I sort of miss mine. :) keep them clean though and always remember to floss.
Aug 01, 2012
Michie C.
I got lots of compliments when I first got my braces. They didn't look as bad as I thought they would. So :P to you THEMANI.