Experts warn using this "hack" can cause permanent damage and even pull out your teeth. TikTokers say they use the rubber band method to save money on costly dental procedures. Visit Insider's ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ask Laura Kissinger to smile, and she’ll do so happily. Broadly. Widely. Proudly displaying the metal brackets adorning her incisors, molars and canines. “I’m not embarrassed!” said Kissinger, 47, a ...

Metal braces are an orthodontic treatment that may help align crooked or overcrowded teeth. Braces also have an important role in improving oral health. Malocclusion — the misalignment of a person’s ...

People are using rubber bands to close gaps between their teeth on TikTok. Experts warn using this "hack" can cause permanent damage and even pull out your teeth. TikTokers say they use the rubber ...