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Braceface

What is braceface?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Part of speech noun[1]
Plural bracefaces[1]
Register informal[1]
Meaning a person with visible braces[1]
TV series title Braceface[3]

Braceface is an informal, derogatory term for a person who wears visible dental braces, and also the title of a Canadian animated TV series about a teen whose braces are central to the plot.

Context

The term 'braceface' is an informal, derogatory noun referring to someone with visible dental braces [1]. It is also the title of a Canadian animated series that aired on Teletoon [3]. The show centers on Sharon Spitz, a student whose braces cause various mishaps [3]. The term is often used as an insult [2].

Documented claims

  • The term is used as a rude name for a person with braces. [2]
  • Braceface is a Canadian coming-of-age teen sitcom-drama animated television series. [3]
  • Sharon Spitz is the student at the center of the series. [3]
  • The plot focuses on mishaps caused by her braces. [3]
  • It aired on Teletoon in Canada. [3]

Questions and answers

Is Braceface Canadian?

Yes, Braceface is a Canadian animated television series [3].

Why was Braceface cancelled?

The sources do not specify why the series was cancelled.

Is there LGBTQ in Braceface?

The sources do not mention LGBTQ content in the series.

Is Braceface inappropriate?

The sources do not indicate that the series is inappropriate.

Sources

  1. Green’s Dictionary of Slang — greensdictofslang.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. What Does Brace Face Mean? | Invisalign - Simply Teeth — simplyteethessex.co.uk (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Braces - meaning & definition in Lingvanex Dictionary — lingvanex.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Culture