Some time ago, a TV show called Braceface hit television screens in the U.S. and Canada. The main
character, Sharon Spitz had a mouthful of silver braces like many teens do
today, though her set was a little unique. Because of the metal in her mouth,
she picked up radio and telephone frequencies and was often smacked in the face
by her locker which flew open because it was attracted to the magnets on her
teeth. Wait, magnets on her teeth? Thanks Sharon for making people across North
America believe that braces are magnetic. That’s just one of the crazy myths
that are out there about braces. Below are some of the most popular and
widespread orthodontic rumors that people believe.
·
Braces
are magnetic. We mentioned this one above, but it’s worth clarifying one
more time. The metals used in braces are absolutely not magnetized. If you wear
braces, you will not get stuck to your locker or band instrument.
·
Braces
will set off metal detectors. This is simply not true. Travel via plane all
you want. You won’t have any trouble getting past security because of your
braces.
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Braces
will pick up radio transmissions. Seriously, who even came up with this
one? Braces will absolutely not pick up any kind of wireless frequencies.
·
If two
people with braces kiss, their wires will get stuck together. Well, we sure
hope not! The wires used in braces are so small that them becoming latched on
to something else is extremely unlikely. The food you eat poses a greater
threat.
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Having
braces makes you more likely to get struck by lightning. Well, this one is
actually true—just kidding! Your odds are exactly the same as those who don’t
wear braces. Don’t believe anything else for a second!
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