Social media use by orthodontic patients.

Unlabelled: Internet-based social media sites have recently surged in popularity and are often used to share thoughts and seek support about health issues.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate how orthodontic patients use Internet-based social media sites to share their treatment-related experiences and attitudes towards braces. A secondary objective was to investigate whether an online or mobile application would be considered helpful in improving co-operation with the use of orthodontic appliances.