
Let’s be honest—no one’s thrilled to hear they need orthodontic treatment. Somewhere between imagining a mouth full of metal and hearing horror stories from that one cousin who had headgear in the ’90s, your nerves kick in.
Sound familiar?
If you’re feeling anxious, you’re not alone. We’ve met countless patients who came in feeling unsure, even scared—only to leave wondering why they didn’t start sooner. The truth? Most of the fear around getting orthodontic care is based on outdated myths, not reality.
So let’s break it down, without the fluff.