No, braces won’t set off the metal detector at the airport. They’re typically made of stainless steel, which is non-magnetic, and very very small compared to items like electronic devices and weapons that the TSA is meant to catch.
Despite having proven themselves for decades, there is still a lot of misinformation about braces floating around online, but don’t be fooled! The facts reveal why the most frequent concerns about this treatment are usually just hot air.
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