Many teenagers (some adults included) think of wearing braces as a kind of fashion. Some also believe that wearing braces would not only correct their teeth, but also can make their faces more oval-shaped and look better. read more
Maybe It’s really a trend. People follow the trend with 2 different reasons. 1. There are real braces. People with bad teeth arrangement tend to wear a braces these days. read more
That isn’t to say you won’t see children with braces in Thailand. You certainly will. But it does tell you those children are from families with solid financial means. read more
Most insurance policies in Thailand do not cover dental care. Thais of all financial means have to pay their dental costs up front. That means even middle-class families will struggle to meet the costs of dental work for their children. Now you start to see why only well-to-do families have teenage children with braces. read more