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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Do-it-yourself projects are becoming increasingly popular, and they can range from home improvement to homemade beauty products. But a new trend is turning orthodontics into a DIY project, with some ...

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 ...

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 ...