The Braces Guy

About

Orthodontist and social media influencer named Grant Collins who is recognized for sharing short-form videos on his thebracesguy TikTok account, which has earned over 4.6 million fans. His content educates viewers about braces, clear aligners, oral hygiene, and dentistry through creative and humorous videos. 

Before Fame

He played college soccer at St. Olaf College, went to the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, and then the world famous Mayo Clinic for his orthodontic residency training. He then started Collins Orthodontics from the ground up in 2013. He was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity while attending St. Olaf College.

Trivia

After training at Mayo Clinic, he went on to win the AAO Charley Schultz Award for his research on imaging techniques. In November of 2021, he posted a video with tips on how to get your braces off faster. The video has been liked over 29 thousand times on his thebracesguy Instagram page. His YouTube channel has amassed over 1 billion views.

Family Life

He is a proud father of 2 sons, Caden and Grayson, and a daughter Lennon.

Associated With

He created a TikTok set to Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road." 

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