When it comes to self-care, Lisa Bohmart is not one to drop the ball.
The Manhattan social worker keeps up her running routine, salon highlights, and even Botox appointments faithfully.
It wasn’t until the pandemic hit, that she decided to do something about her teeth.
“I felt like this was the last frontier,” says the 46-year-old.
“It was totally tolerable but it always bothered me,” she says.
“It’s a good time to do it,” explains Bohmart.
But are virtual meetings the only catalyst for this adult braces boom?
Turns out, there’s more to the story.
With that, it can have especially triggering ramifications for people who already have low self-esteem.
No wonder so many people have been opting for orthodontics.
But the promise of a glow-up at the end of the rainbow is appealing.
“We call it the quarantine project,” says Sheldon.
“Everyone’s looking for a project to get them through this time.”
There’s a lot of tooth brushing and removing and reinserting trays throughout the day.
It’s really about them feeling the level of quiet confidence of having a smile they love."
Regardless, getting a professional opinion before making any decision is always your best bet.
As mentioned, the logistical and financial commitments inherent in aligners are considerable.
Invisalign, the Cadillac of the services in the market, involves steadfast oversight of a dental professional.
“I don’t recommend moving any body part without the supervision of a doctor.”
Her colleague,Bridget Glazarov, D.D.S., agrees that at-home servicescanbackfire.
There’s a lot of different steps that need to go right."
That said, satisfaction can’t be universally guaranteed.
“My dentist is in her sixties and she had just got Invisalign,” says Pitkin.
“She said I should do it, too since it will help me when I clean my teeth.
