Rubber bands. Dental floss. Fishing line. Paper clips. YouTube and TikTok. They all have their purpose. But that purpose isn't straightening your teeth.
I understand the drive to try something at home that seems not only easy, but also saves a lot of money. Here I’ll show you why it’s anything but easy or money-saving in the long run. In fact, DIY teeth straightening can pose serious risks to your teeth and oral health.
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Founder of the nation’s largest student and new-dentist community, igniteDDS, David R. Rice, DDS, travels the world speaking, writing, and connecting today’s top young dentists with tomorrow’s most successful dental practices. He is the editorial director of DentistryIQ and leads a team-centered restorative and implant practice in East Amherst, New York. With 27 years of practice in the books, Dr. Rice is trained at the Pankey Institute, the Dawson Academy, Spear Education, and most prolifically at the school of hard knocks. Contact him at [email protected].
