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 ...

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 American Association of Orthodontists is now reporting a 13 percent spike in patients’ trying DIY braces. The organization recently released a public service announcement warning about the dangers ...

Have you ever heard of at-home teeth-straightening? In advertisements on social media, SmileDirectClub promises a better smile for a fraction of the cost of treatment by a traditional orthodontist.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Orthodontics have come a long way from the metal braces, headgear and wire retainers of yesteryear. Ask any adult who has ...

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 ...

Crooked, misaligned teeth are very common. Many children and adults have them. If your teeth are crooked, you shouldn’t feel like you have to straighten them. Teeth that aren’t perfectly aligned are ...

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 ...