"Can't imagine risking permanent damage just to save a few bucks."
Exactly. My daughter begged me to let her try one of those DIY rubber band hacks she saw online, and I had to sit her down and explain all the ways it could go wrong. Pretty sure I scared her straight with some horror stories from our orthodontist, lol. But seriously, has anyone actually talked to their dentist or ortho about these hacks? Curious if professionals ever see them work safely or if it's always a big no-no...
I've had patients come in after trying these DIY hacks, and trust me, it's never pretty. Sure, you might save a few bucks upfront, but the repair work afterward? Ouch—your wallet (and your mouth) will feel it. I've yet to see a single case where it actually worked safely. Honestly, if rubber bands from the craft store could fix teeth, I'd be out of a job...and probably selling bracelets on Etsy instead.
"Sure, you might save a few bucks upfront, but the repair work afterward? Ouch—your wallet (and your mouth) will feel it."
Totally agree. I'm about to get braces myself and honestly, these DIY stories freak me out a bit... I'd rather pay upfront than risk permanent damage. My dentist showed me some pics of DIY fails—trust me, they're nightmare fuel. Better safe than sorry, right?
Yeah, those DIY braces horror stories are honestly anxiety-inducing. I remember back in high school, a friend tried the rubber band trick to close a gap between her teeth... seemed harmless at first, but she ended up damaging her gums pretty badly. Took months of dental visits (and a lot more money) to fix it. You're definitely making the right call going professional—your peace of mind is worth every penny.
Yikes, that's rough... I've heard similar stories, and honestly, it's scary how quickly something simple can turn into a dental nightmare. Makes me wonder—do schools even talk about this stuff in health classes these days? Seems like they should.
