Yikes, those DIY braces videos are something else... saw one recently where someone used rubber bands and paper clips—seriously scary stuff. Dental schools might not be perfect, but at least they're supervised by actual dentists who know what they're doing. Curious though, has anyone here tried clear aligners from dental schools? Wondering if the experience is similar to regular orthodontists or if there's a noticeable difference...
Haha, rubber bands and paper clips? Sounds like a MacGyver episode gone horribly wrong. Seriously though, DIY braces are no joke—I had a friend back in high school who tried something similar with hair elastics and ended up needing emergency dental work. As for clear aligners from dental schools, my cousin got hers done at one. Took a bit longer since students were learning, but the results were honestly just as good as mine from a regular ortho—and way cheaper too. Worth checking out if you're patient enough...
Yikes, DIY braces are definitely a disaster waiting to happen. Glad your friend got help in time—I've heard some horror stories too. Dental schools are actually a pretty solid option if you're on a budget. My neighbor's daughter went that route, and yeah, it took a few extra months, but her smile turned out great. Plus, the supervising dentists usually keep a close eye on things, so it's not like you're just a guinea pig or anything. Another good alternative is checking out community dental clinics—sometimes they offer sliding-scale fees or payment plans. Either way, anything beats risking permanent damage with homemade braces...
"Dental schools are actually a pretty solid option if you're on a budget."
Totally agree about dental schools. I was skeptical at first, but my cousin went that route after getting some crazy quotes from private orthodontists. Sure, appointments took longer since students were learning as they went along, but the supervising dentist was always there, guiding them. Honestly, her teeth turned out nicer than mine did from a regular ortho... and she paid like half the price. DIY braces though? No thanks, that's one hack I'll gladly skip.
Dental schools can definitely be a good deal, but honestly, patience is key. Took my daughter there for braces last year after hearing similar stories. The results were great, but man, those appointments dragged on forever sometimes... Still beats risking your teeth with sketchy DIY hacks though. Curious if anyone's had experience with clear aligners from dental schools—do they even offer those, or is it strictly traditional braces?
