One man who used rubber bands to straighten his teeth shares his story. — -- Orthodontists are warning parents and patients of the dangers in the recent trend of at-home teeth straightening ...

BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — In a survey among its members, the American Association of Orthodontists reports that nearly 13 percent of its members are seeing patients who have tried do-it-yourself (DIY ...

A major dental group is warning about a dangerous practice being promoted online and in social media: do-it-yourself teeth straightening. Some things are great to do yourself, but trying to straighten ...

Tutorial videos for 'DIY braces' on YouTube are leading some kids and teens to cause permanent damage to their smiles. The videos frequently feature teens instructing others on how to wind rubber ...

Inspired by social media, some people are turning to rubber bands, fishing line and paper clips in an effort to perfect their own pearly whites – a practice that orthodontists warn could lead to gum ...

THE perception of beauty has changed, in dentistry many people consider straight teeth as the ideal thing. Orthodontic treatment has turned into a scavenger hunt, screen time has increased, the search ...

Why experts say do-it-yourself braces are a bad idea. — -- Instructional videos for do-it-yourself braces have become popular on YouTube, but dentists say people considering them should think ...

Your smile is one way to express yourself. But if you’re worried about how your teeth look, you may not feel comfortable sharing a great big smile. Crooked or missing teeth can be embarrassing, and ...

SAN ANTONIO – Orthodontists are warning about what they call a dangerous trend: do-it-yourself teeth straightening. A survey by the American Association of Orthodontists showed an increase in the ...