{"id":35,"date":"2024-10-17T04:26:08","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T04:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mainstpediatric.com\/blog\/?p=35"},"modified":"2024-11-14T04:26:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T04:26:40","slug":"5-little-known-facts-about-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mainstpediatric.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/17\/5-little-known-facts-about-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Little-Known Facts About Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mainstpediatric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Teen-Braces-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A teenage boy with braces\" class=\"wp-image-36\" style=\"width:342px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mainstpediatric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Teen-Braces-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mainstpediatric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Teen-Braces-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mainstpediatric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Teen-Braces-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mainstpediatric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Teen-Braces.jpg 1402w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Metal braces may seem like they\u2019re just your average orthodontic equipment, but you probably didn\u2019t know that they\u2019ve got a few impressive secrets that make them cooler than you think! Before you judge your wires and brackets for being average, keep reading to find out why they\u2019re anything but!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Space Case<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that the nickel titanium used in most braces wire was originally created for NASA to use in the space program? They were developed with shape memory properties that are meant to activate with body heat and\/or pressure. Maybe that\u2019s why they are so effective at \u201cspacing\u201d your teeth out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Origin Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While your braces may be new to you, the first braces were actually designed way back in 1728 by a man named Pierre Fauchard. They were comprised of a flat piece of metal that was connected to the teeth by pieces of thread. The brackets came much later. They weren\u2019t invented until 1915!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Tricks, Just Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t worry about the cement your orthodontist uses to attach your brackets to your teeth. Not only will it not harm them, but some varieties also actually contain a fluoride releasing treatment that helps keep them healthy and strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Metal Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While your braces are made of metal, thankfully they\u2019re not magnetic, and they definitely won\u2019t set off any metal detectors. They also won\u2019t pick up radio transmissions, nor will they increase your risk of being struck by lightning or attract fish if you smile under water!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Orthodontists vs. Dentists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that every orthodontist is a dentist, but not every dentist is an orthodontist? In order to become an orthodontist, you first need to graduate from dental school, and then attend a postgraduate orthodontics program for two to three years after that. In fact, according to the American Association of Orthodontists, a mere six percent of American dentists are also Orthodontists!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Main Street Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Pleasanton, we know that getting braces is a major milestone for most kids, but sometimes getting comfortable with the idea takes a little time. That\u2019s why we work so hard to make sure that your child feels comfortable with their treatment and understands how empower themself to have the most successful outcome possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To schedule an appointment for a braces consultation, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainstpediatric.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">visit our website<\/a> or call us today at 925-425-9292.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Metal braces may seem like they\u2019re just your average orthodontic equipment, but you probably didn\u2019t know that they\u2019ve got a few impressive secrets that make them cooler than you think! 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