Yeah, dentists probably are seeing more of these DIY disasters lately... social media trends spread fast. Honestly though, orthodontics is tricky stuff—definitely not something to mess around with at home. Glad your cousin's okay now!
Yikes, glad your cousin's doing better now. DIY braces sound tempting when you're on a tight budget—I totally get the appeal—but orthodontics is one of those things you just can't cut corners on. I remember looking into cheaper alternatives myself because braces are so pricey, but after reading a few horror stories, I decided it wasn't worth the risk. Ended up going with a payment plan instead... took longer to pay off, but at least my teeth stayed intact. Social media trends can be helpful sometimes, but man, some of these hacks are downright scary. Good thing your cousin got proper help in time.
