em BRACE it all!

If someone tells you that his or her entire journey with braces is fun, would you nod to agree? When braces started to become one of the most popular fads in the country, it was also the moment when we became obsessed with being granted the option to get braces as well. Many believe that having braces on one's teeth will cause them to gradually become the center of attention. Either way, he or she would be known for being rich or for being a ‘fashionis-

And I am one.

I am one of those who really wanted to have braces to display when I open my mouth to talk and smile. Not to be known for being rich, but I feel it has something to do with my teeth as well. With braces, I know I could

@kristelmay_montimor

The latest statistics from the Department of Education (DepEd) reveal that 404 students committed suicide, and 2,147 attempted suicide last school year because of stress. The figure is alarmingly high. But what’s even more concerning is that these young students have their lives ahead of them and are seen as strong, carefree, and resilient.

Moreover, given that the students are involved, and some incidents even took place in schools, it is easy to assume that it has something to do with their studies.

However, I am here to prove that stress is not an enemy in some considerations.

In one of my readings, I read one particular science book that contained research on stress. Don’t you know it helps strengthen our immune system, enhance our memory and learning, and even offer a sweet and healthy smile.

Indeed, many of you regarded dental braces as only a form of fashion without knowing its embedded scientific treatment which can solve one’s oral problems.

Braces really work! These could actually prevent issues with your gum disease especially if you have overlapping or crowded teeth which dampen your confidence to smile. Not only that but braces could aid digestion. These aid in proper chewing until your food is completely and easily digested. One key point I need to inform you regarding braces is that these then help one alleviates speech impairment.

If your teeth are misaligned, the tendency is that your speaking pattern is affected. Your misaligned teeth will eventually be properly aligned with braces, allowing you to speak more clearly.

But, as much as you wish to wear braces, is an inevitable obstacle you have to undergo. If you have braces, you have to surrender your ego in eating random foods. You have to be picky about your food to eat. You have to start not eating hard and crunchy foods because this will lead to loosing of the bracket and wires of your braces.

Foods like sweets, soda, and chips have also to be avoided due to the fact that they can generate acid and plaques that can result to tooth decay. To add, you have to deal with adjustments on your diet and meal.

Furthermore, with braces, you must clean your teeth after eating because food particles may become trapped between each small space. And most importantly, you have to undergo regular dental appointments for your teeth adjustment.

Wearing braces is everyone’s unsettling battle of desire, but not everyone is fortunate to be one. It may be heavy on one’s pocket, but it’s definitely worth it.