Can you get acting roles with braces?

Braces aren’t just a cosmetic issue, but a medical one. You can still land roles. Some actors/actresses have even gotten their roles because of their braces. It’s all about the personality that they want the character to show.

Can braces be invisible?

Invisible braces, also known as clear aligners, slowly shift the position of your teeth over time, just like traditional metal braces. Made of clear plastic, aligners fit snugly around your teeth and are barely noticeable, compared with metal braces.

Will braces interfere with my child actor or model career?

If your child is actively pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, having braces will probably interfere with the career of your child actor or model, at least to some degree. You see actors with braces on their teeth all the time on television, so it does not mean there will be no opportunities at all for your child who has braces!

Can my child get a job with braces?

If your child gets the metal braces or even the clear braces (which are not totally invisible), it can limit the jobs your child can audition for or get. At least for film and television jobs, unless they actually want the character to have braces (and there are quite a few cases like that), you won’t be seen for the role.

Should I remove my child’s braces for auditions?

According to Dr. Gardner, “Removal of braces for auditions can add an additional cost when braces have to be replaced. It can also extend the treatment time.” However, it may be worth it to you if it means getting a big role, so talk it over with your family and agent or manager. What areas can my child work in with braces?

What kind of orthodontic treatments do child actors get?

We went to see an orthodontist here in the L.A. area named Dr. Sack. He is best known for crozats but does all kinds of orthodontic treatments. Crozats are a special kind of removable braces that many child actors get when they are young.