Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Braces on a 1976 Album Cover


Even in the '70s, braces could be a cool accessory.



A groovy set of tracks from the banded braces (pre-bracket) era.

Sunday, November 18, 2018

Sunday, November 4, 2018

Braces in a 1975 Magazine Ad


A magazine ad from 1975 with an orthodontic theme. 


The ad extolled the benefits of brushing with Colgate when wearing braces.


This was back when braces had bands, rather than brackets. They also seemed to purposefully make the braces-clad kid appear particularly awkward and nerdy, according to the stereotype of the time.