Orthodontics and Self-Esteem

Health, beauty, and self-esteem are all things associated with a nice smile.  October is National Orthodontic Health Month and this year the American Association of Orthodontists has launched an Anti-Bullying Initiative. 

Let’s face it, bullying can be an inevitable and terrible part of growing up.  While we should focus on anti-bullying strategies, we also need to focus on our teens’ self-confidence and well-being. We know that sometimes bullies are lashing out as bravado because they lack self-confidence, or they are seeking attention that they might not be getting elsewhere.  They unleash that frustration on their peers in negative ways, damaging the victim’s self-confidence in the process.

A child’s self-confidence is precious and can be fragile, especially in the tween and teen years.  We all went through it and most of us can remember a time or two with bullies.

At Dr. Joseph Lohner’s SkylandSmiles Orthodontics, we see our job as not only creating healthy, beautiful smiles for our tween and teen patients, but also caring for their overall well-being.  Our goal is to become an active part of our patients’ support system.  

We know that our teens are super conscious about their image.  Just look at how many selfies they take, and how much time they spend liking, commenting, and sharing their friends’ photos on Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram.  That’s why when teens come to us for orthodontic treatment, we want to be sure we have options for them to ensure their confidence stays high while their smile improves. Many treatment modalities are in the modern orthodontist’s toolbox including clear aligners (such as Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Clear Correct, 3M Clarity Aligners), traditional braces, and clear braces.  

At Dr. Joseph Lohner’s SkylandSmiles Orthodontics, we are committed to helping your teen achieve the smile they’ve always wanted.  Our friendly team is waiting to answer any questions you or your teen may have. Click below for an in-person consultation with Dr. Joseph Lohner. We can’t wait to meet you!

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