Fake Braces Awareness Flashcards
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Which group is most frequently targeted by fake braces marketing?
Answer: Teenagers and young people seeking a trend
Fake braces are heavily marketed to teens and young adults as a fashionable trend.
How can you tell a provider is offering real braces, not fakes?
Answer: They are a licensed orthodontist with a clinic and records
A legitimate provider holds a license, operates a clinic, and keeps clinical records.
What can happen to teeth when fake braces apply uneven pressure?
Answer: They can loosen or shift incorrectly
Uneven, unmonitored pressure can loosen teeth or move them into harmful positions.
Why is choking a real concern with fake braces?
Answer: Small wires or beads can detach and be inhaled or swallowed
Small loose components can detach and pose a choking or aspiration hazard.
Regulatory agencies classify orthodontic braces as what?
Answer: Regulated medical devices
Genuine braces are regulated medical devices, while fake braces bypass all such oversight.
What long-term damage can result from prolonged use of fake braces?
Answer: Gum disease, decay, and tooth loss
Extended use can lead to gum disease, decay, and even tooth loss.
If fake braces cause a mouth sore that won't heal, what should the wearer do?
Answer: Remove them and see a dentist promptly
A non-healing sore needs the braces removed and professional dental evaluation.