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When Braces Took Front & Center Stage in Pop Culture

October 16, 2026

Filed under: Uncategorized — Cordes Orthodontics @ 7:00 am
Close-up of teeth with braces.

If you grew up in the ‘90s, there’s a good chance you had braces yourself or at least knew a kid with “metal mouth.” While clear aligners are a fast-growing orthodontic trend, traditional braces were once the dominant treatment for achieving a straighter smile. But they weren’t only highly visible in everyday life; at times, their profile was high enough to grace our big and small screens! Take a little trip down memory lane and read up on times when braces entered the chat in popular culture.

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