The truth about how orthodontics can change your face Perhaps you have heard that braces “change the face” or that, after wearing them, the nose looks more upturned. It is a very common question, especially among people who are thinking about starting an orthodontic treatment and are not only worried about their teeth, but also about how their face will look. The answer is clear: braces do not turn up the nose. However, orthodontics can generate some subtle changes in facial