Brace yourself. A new trend on TikTok is showing people ways to remove their braces at home with a spoon — and orthodontists are not happy about it. Minnesota doc Grant Collins, known as ...

The “basement braces” trend is when people in need of dental work seek out unlicensed or unqualified providers to avoid the pricey cost of mouth gear. TikTok/@dr.lulutang ...

The AAO also highlighted another problematic trend — “basement braces.” That’s when people in need of dental work seek out unlicensed or unqualified providers to avoid the pricey cost of ...

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 ...

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 ...

A disturbing trend across the country has orthodontists sounding this alarm: trying to fashion your own braces at home can be dangerous. In a survey among its members, the American Association of ...

Dozens of ‘tweens to adults have created YouTube videos touting the effects of DIY braces. David has a message for them: “absolutely do not do it.” Rachel Murray is a WHIO-TV consumer reporter.