Let's face it.
No matter how impervious you are to bad hair days, you have had pointy fangs or yellowed teeth sometime in your life.
It's not something you have to be ashamed of for the rest of your life.
Even celebrities have wounded up in a cosmetic dentist's chair to get a smile makeover.
Ever wondered how Prince Harry got over his brother's shadow and became the much loved Royal Hotness these days? Or Gwen Stefani's post-No Doubt sparkling teeth? That's all thanks to braces.
With the exception of a few overdone makeovers, most celebrity who got braces now enjoys a genuine movie star smile.
But if you think that braces are just for celebrities-and kids-you are in luck.
Gone are the days that braces are only reserved for your kids.
You don't need to keep sitting in the waiting room for your kid to get his braces adjusted.
Today, more and more adults are wearing braces.
Am I still qualified for braces, Doc? Well, upon your visit to your orthodontist, he will make a full assessment of your teeth.
If there are issues that need to be addressed like bite problems and clicking jaws, then he will lay out a treatment plan for you.
It's important that you select a qualified orthodontist for adults to help you understand all the issues you need to know about braces.
So, which kind of brace is for you? Basically, there are several types of braces available for adults; the most common of it is the fixed brace.
This type of brace is attached to the front teeth and usually takes nine months to two years to work.
After which, you will need to wear a retainer, depending on the recommendation of your orthodontist.
You have two options when it comes to fixed braces-ceramic or lingual braces.
Ceramic braces are designed to look like the teeth to make it less noticeable.
Lingual braces, however, are nearly invisible as it is fixed to the back teeth.
But using such type of brace can be more uncomfortable than traditional braces.
But if you are appearance conscious and don't want to be called Ugly Betty, there's a newer type of adult braces available today, the invisible braces.
As the name implies, this kind of brace is discreet and inconspicuous.
It's like getting the same result as braces without wearing braces at all.
No need to put up with the uncomfortable feeling of wearing wires and brackets.
However, invisible braces are only good for people with mild to moderate teeth problems.
So, if you are unhappy with your smile and teeth, go see your orthodontist.
Nobody's too old when it comes to braces.
After all, it's both your health and appearance that will be improved.