# Brutal Braces Blogs 'When I Had Braces' Chronicles the Orthodontically Awkward By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-12-09 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/when-i-had-braces References: [whenihadbraces.tumblr](http://whenihadbraces.tumblr.com/) & [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/ilanaglazer/when-you-i-had-braces-ol) [When I had Braces](http://whenihadbraces.tumblr.com/) takes me back to a simpler time in my life. Full of school dances, football games and a mouthful of metal powerful enough to get XM Radio. The blog is still relatively new, therefore there is only a slim selection of orthodontic miscues to choose from, but the ones that are there will certainly make you glad you are no longer in high school. Check out more awesome blogs below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Orthodontic Nostalgia:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a platform that allows people to share their orthodontic experiences and connect with others who can relate. - **Digital Orthodontics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new technology and software applications that enhance orthodontic treatment and make it more accessible and convenient for patients. - **Braces Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing fashionable and customizable braces that allow wearers to express their personal style. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing new orthodontic techniques and technologies that improve treatment outcomes and patient experience. - **Social Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing a social media platform specifically for orthodontic patients to share their experiences, connect with others, and receive support and advice. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with orthodontists to create fashionable orthodontic accessories that make wearing braces a chic trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Remote Teeth-Correcting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dror-orthodesign.md) - [Elegant Scoliosis Back Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airy-back-brace.md) - [Subscription-Style Retainer Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pediatric-dentistry.md) - [Confident Smile Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquafresh.md) - [Temporary Oral Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-oral-tattoos.md) - [Interactive Oral Hygiene Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smile-school.md) - [Performance-Driven Toothbrush Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toothbrush-design1.md) - [Adjustable Fracture Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bracesys-kevlar.md) - [Reduced Pressure Water Flossers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oclean-airpump-a10.md)