U.K. dentists are calling the makers of the hit TV show "Ugly Betty" irresponsible because the show's lead character has worn braces on her teeth for too long, according to a story in the Telegraph.
Specialists at the British Orthodontic Society told the newspaper that the U.S. comedy gave a "detrimental" portrayal of wire braces.
The series follows the exploits of Betty Suarez as she battles to make a career in the beauty-obsessed fashion magazine industry.
Now in its third season, Betty -- played by actress America Ferrera -- is still wearing heavy "train track" braces. But the U.K. dentists say that such braces are very seldom prescribed to adults, and even then are not worn for more than two years.
They are worried the program could discourage young viewers from seeking corrective dental treatment, the Telegraph reported.
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