Dear braces, maybe this decade isn't yours to have

What do iPods, DVDs, earphones, and braces have in common? They're trends that peaked and died in the 2010s. The new decade is all about discovering the fastest, easiest, and most convenient way to do things, so the old stuff simply doesn't belong in the future nor the present. 

DVDs have been replaced with streaming websites, earphones with AirPods, and braces with clear aligners. Yup, that's right, metal-mouth is old news now (sorry for those who had to suffer through it) and invisible braces - aka aligners - are here to take over. 

Clear aligners are a certified form of orthodontic treatment that help gradually correct and straighten teeth using transparent trays created from thermoplastic material. In other words, all of the good stuff and zero fuss whatsoever. 

Need any further convincing? Here are eight reasons why we're all leaving braces in the past: 

This decade is about being as hassle-free as possible. No more wax, brackets, metal wires, and rubber bands. 

Luckily, an alternative method to control tooth movement and properly position teeth has been invented, and it's as easy as wearing clear aligners. 

Anyone who's ever worn braces knows the pain that comes with going into the "braces off" appointment and leaving with them still on. 

It's actually more common than you think, but not with invisible straighteners. On average, a person needs to wear OneTwoSmile's clear aligners for around six months, which makes the treatment three times quicker than metal braces. 

"There's something in your teeth" is probably every person who wears braces' worst nightmare, especially if it's coming from a special someone. Because they know that when something gets stuck in your teeth (read: braces), it's probably going to stay there till you get home. 

Whether they like it or not, people who wear braces have to show them off whenever they talk, smile, or pause to take a happy picture. 

They can try to "hide" them by choosing white elastics, but braces wearers actually attest to those being more hideous and obvious than dark colors because of how easily they stain. 

Invisible braces are guaranteed never to ruin an outfit, whatever it is you choose to wear (keyword here being invisible). 

If you've ever been with someone who wears braces, then you were truly in love. You knew what you signed up for, and you still went all in. 

Still, the person wearing them was probably embarrassed by them at some point, and wished there was something as convenient and subtle as clear aligners. 

Smiling has got to be the absolute worst part of wearing braces, and photos taken during that period of a person's life are to be burned or deleted forever. 

From flossing to brushing teeth AND braces, be prepared to spend around half an hour in the bathroom every morning and night taking care of your new equipment - something you never have to deal with when opting for clear aligners. 

OneTwoSmile promises the best results as long as you sport the aligners 22 hours a day and only remove them when eating and drinking. For optimal results, swiftly brush your teeth after meals and before wearing the aligners again.

With braces, you have to avoid coffee, red sauce, and biting straight into an apple. You also have to keep floss, wax, and lip balm with you at all times ... or else you'll suffer the consequences. 

Best part about clear aligners? They need nothing from you. 

With OneTwoSmile, a teledentistry company based in the Middle East, it's as easy as taking a free online quiz to find out if you qualify for clear aligners. 

Next, you'll get a free 3D scan at a clinic near you where a certified smile doctor will assess the case and create a custom-made plan to align your teeth. Around five days later,  you'll receive your treatment plan and video created by a certified orthodontist. Your very own OneTwoSmile box will be shipped straight to your doorstep approximately two weeks later. 

How simple was that? The entire treatment with OneTwoSmile takes six months on average and for the fraction of the average market price. 

OneTwoSmile is setting the bar for accessible, affordable oral care using FDA-approved 3D printing technology to customize aligners and treatment plans.

Ready for your painless journey to the perfect dream smile? OneTwoSmile is currently operating in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq.