But the crooked teeth correctors are increasingly prominent along with grownups finding the excellent smile. Orthodontists and aesthetic industry specialists point out the lot of adult Kiwis using braces has climbed sharply in the past years, although there are no figures.
Karen Brook of the New Zealand Association of Orthodontics estimated concerning 15 per cent of her markets were adults and that was "several, several additional info" compared to 14 years back when she opened her practice on Auckland's North Shore.
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Others were influenced by TV shows such as Extreme Makeover and 10 Years Younger.
"Extreme Makeover has actually been the largest improvement for look medicine and dentistry," said New Zealand Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry head of state Ed Alcock.
Work to improve smiles had enjoyed one of the biggest growths in the appearance medicine industry because it was directly linked to image and self-esteem, he said.
Technological advances, such as clear braces, invisible brackets and lingual braces (which go behind the teeth) were all popular with adults.
Otago University's head of orthodontics, David Healey, said there were three main reasons for the increase: adults financing their treatment, becoming more aware of their appearance, and realising braces could work for all ages.
While some needed braces to correct problems with their bite or prevent cavities in crooked teeth, Healey said patients always said they wanted to look better.
Braces wearer Rose Garratt, 34, said seeing a photo of her crooked teeth spurred her to get treatment more than two years ago.
"My teeth were skewed, but I didn't realise how badly until I saw that photo.
"I don't really think I stand out with them on, although the funniest reaction I had was when I smiled at a woman and she jumped back, with a look of shock on her face."
Fellow wearer Andrew Gibson, 40, said reactions were generally positive and many were interested in the treatment "especially those with crooked teeth".
Healey, who had braces fitted when he was 32, said it could be embarrassing at social events if food got stuck in the wires.
"But once you've got over that, it's not a big deal although I'm not sure my girlfriend at the time was all that keen."
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