[Name] Brace Yourselves
[Desc] A recent study done by researchers at @@ANIMAL@@ University shows one out of every three @@DEMONYMPLURAL@@ are afraid to smile in public because they are embarrassed by their crooked teeth.
[validity] low average income
[option] "The most common reason we heard for this toothy problem is that people just can't afford to purchase braces," explains the lead researcher of the study, holding a wet pair of dentures. "Most health insurance plans don't cover orthodontic procedures, resulting in many people foregoing the idea of straight teeth entirely. If we want to get @@NAME@@ and our citizens' teeth back on track, we need to mandate health insurance plans cover the cost of installing braces."
[effect] orthodontists are bracing for a surge in business
[option] "This is more than an insurance issue; it's a national identity crisis!" says your Minister of Foreign Affairs, having just come back from an international summit. "All the other ambassadors in @@REGION@@ constantly make jokes at our expense because of how ugly our teeth are! We are the regional laughing stock! Children all across @@NAME@@ should be mandated to wear braces so we can dispel this stereotype of having horrible teeth. I'm sure you won't have a problem covering the cost for something so essential, will you?"
[effect] schools are forced to remove all magnets to avoid any painful accidents
[option] “This whole debate just leaves a bad taste in my mouth,” comments your secretary, whose teeth are facing every which way but straight. “Our society puts too much of an emphasis on the need for straight teeth. Whatever happened to body positivity and loving yourself the way you were born? We have to start teaching our children their teeth look perfect, regardless of how many different directions they are pointing."
[effect] @@DEMONYMPLURAL@@ flash their teeth when threatened to scare off potential predators