Dentists react to TikToker's DIY braces. TikTok user @diananova claimed to almost 9 million viewers that she was able to close her gap tooth in three days with just hair ties. @diananova used either ...

KANSAS CITY, MO -- If you or one of your children has ever had braces, you know they can be expensive and timely. Now, orthodontists are seeing an alarming trend in teenagers trying to speed up the ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Scroller beware when advice is offered with a quick medical fix. Orthodontists and dentists are combatting videos online of misinformation and even harmful procedures. “There are ...

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 ...

To the dismay of dentists everywhere, a woman on TikTok claimed to almost 9 million viewers that she was able to close her gap tooth in three days with hair ties. This is not the first time dentists ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Some people are finding a way around the cost and years it takes to achieve the smile they want. It’s a trend called “basement braces” or “DIY braces.” Those are terms for ...

Fixing crooked teeth or gaps gives many people a real confidence boost. With straighter teeth, you can worry less about what your smile looks like and more about succeeding at your career or being a ...

They’re trying to set these DIYers straight. Dental experts are advising against fake, decorative braces applied at home — also known as “fashion braces” — because the unnecessary heavy metal can ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WVEC) -- A dangerous social media trend is continuing to worry orthodontists. Type in "DIY braces" into YouTube, and hundreds of videos pop up. In the videos, teenagers and adults walk ...