Braces Filter
Same smile, plus a mouthful of metal and rainbow bands.
Used in 6,087 videos · as of 2026-10-25
Key Metrics & Impact
#bracesfilter: 1,037 videos / 113,433,864 views
@beachestofemall (effect 'braces wialiska', sound Edits): 43.9M plays / 1.3M likes — top post seen
@nutellatae (2021-12-04, effect 'Braces'): 22.4M plays / 1.9M likes
@nadinebarbiequeen (2025-09-08, effect 'brace'): 21.8M plays
Sound 'alkuperäinen ääni - Edits' (used by wialiska, engwia, beachestofemall): 6,087 videos
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Upload 1 front-facing photo with a wide, open smile showing upper and lower front teeth, sharp focus, good light.
What does "Braces Filter" mean?
A braces filter is a camera effect or AI edit that puts metal braces with colored bands on your teeth, so you can see how you'd look with braces or fool your friends. TikTok's Braces effect was behind a January 2023 post with 7.4 million plays, and Snapchat and Instagram have braces lenses too. Ours makes a still picture from one selfie, in the band color you choose.
Evolution Timeline
@adams._.fyp reveal with TikTok effect 'Braces' (ID 1125997) on Oliver Tree 'Life Goes On': 14.7M plays.
@nutellatae 6-sec smile, effect 'Braces' (486235), sound 'yeah hot people use this sound': 22.4M plays.
@autumnnmonique 'Cheeeeese': 7.4M plays.
Effect author account @wialiska posts the 'braces wialiska' effect demo on the Edits sound: 4.9M plays.
@engwia (bio 'IG: wialiska') posts same effect: 3.7M plays.
@beachestofemall 8-sec clip with 'braces wialiska' + Edits sound: 43.9M plays — biggest braces-filter post seen.
Honduran clinic @clinicamabari.hn: 'try this braces filter before getting brackets': 13.1M plays.
@nadinebarbiequeen 'most realistic braces filter' (effect 'brace'): 21.8M plays.
@summerfarage 5-sec clip found on braces-filter page (effect '2016 Mood'): 3.4M plays.
Notable Iterations & Variations
Classic Braces effect smile
TikTokCreator: @nutellatae · 2021-12-04
braces wialiska + Edits sound
TikTokCreator: @beachestofemall · 2024-09-29
Effect author demo
TikTokCreator: @wialiska · 2024-09-08
Orthodontic clinic promo
TikTokCreator: @clinicamabari.hn · 2024-10-18
Adult try-on 'most realistic'
TikTokCreator: @nadinebarbiequeen · 2025-09-08
2026 repeat
TikTokCreator: @nadinebarbiequeen · 2026-06-11
Origin & Key Figures
TikTok effect name 'braces wialiska' (IDs 759585198/759588226/759590314/759591340); @engwia bio points to IG wialiska.
ProfileFact-Check & Disclosures
Investigative Findings
Q: Which effect?
Two eras: TikTok 'Braces' effects (IDs 486235, 1125997; 2021) and creator effect 'braces wialiska' (2024–25). Also 'brace' (61479175).
Q: Old AR → generative AI?
Still mostly live AR effects in 2024–26; generative/AI braces are offered by tool sites (not verified as viral on TikTok).
Q: New 2026 wave?
No distinct new wave; steady posts (nadinebarbiequeen 3.8M Jun 2026, summerfarage 3.4M Sep 2026).
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