According to the American Association of Orthodontics, nearly five million people in the U.S. and Canada wear braces. One in five is over age 18, and some are in their 40s, 50s and older! Choosing braces can be difficult, even more so as we get older and are worried about having a “tin-grin.” Mystique offers the subtlety of a retainer with the strength of metal braces. While remarkably translucent, they’re impossible to discolor. They go on easily and are removed just like ordinary metal appliances. They’re ultra-smooth, providing excellent sliding mechanics and yet are as strong as metal-slot appliances. The value of an attractive smile should not be underestimated. A pleasing appearance is a vital asset to one's self confidence. As treatment brings teeth, lips and face into proportion, our self-esteem often improves. In this way, orthodontic treatment can benefit social and career success, as well as improve one's general attitude toward life.