{"id":119,"date":"2019-06-26T17:22:34","date_gmt":"2019-06-26T17:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalpartnersofnewburyport.com\/blog\/?p=119"},"modified":"2019-06-26T19:12:09","modified_gmt":"2019-06-26T19:12:09","slug":"your-dentist-explains-the-dangers-of-diy-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalpartnersofnewburyport.com\/blog\/your-dentist-explains-the-dangers-of-diy-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist Explains the Dangers of DIY Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalpartnersofnewburyport.com\/blog\/your-dentist-explains-the-dangers-of-diy-braces\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentalpartnersofnewburyport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_104213779__1561569466_16755-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling mouth with braces\" class=\"wp-image-120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentalpartnersofnewburyport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_104213779__1561569466_16755-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentalpartnersofnewburyport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_104213779__1561569466_16755-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentalpartnersofnewburyport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_104213779__1561569466_16755.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been told that you need orthodontic treatment,\nyou\u2019ve inevitably wondered if there\u2019s a cheaper option than metal braces or\nInvisalign. A simple Internet search will result in hundreds of tutorials on\nhow to straighten your teeth with superglue, rubber and hair bands, floss and\neven paper clips. Vloggers promise ways to fix your smile at home and at a\nfraction of the normal cost. If this sounds too good to be true, you\u2019re right \u2014\nDIY braces can actually cause further damage to your teeth. In this post, your\ndentist explains why you should always leave dental work to the professionals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Will DIY Braces Actually Do to My Teeth? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DIY braces and other at-home straightening kits often use\nmaterials that are neither sterile nor medical-grade. This leaves you open to\nboth infections and further tooth shifting. The following are a few risks of\nusing DIY braces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tooth Loss <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using rubber bands or other tight materials for your DIY\nbraces can restrict the blood flow to your teeth, cutting them off from their\nnecessary circulation. This can destroy your teeth at their roots and may\nresult in them needing to be pulled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Infection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because you are using unsanitary materials, it is extremely\neasy to develop an infection with DIY braces. The materials can cut into your\ngums and tissues, resulting in open sores. Left untreated, a gum infection can\nresult in gingivitis and periodontitis. These diseases can cause oral bleeding,\ntissue damage, tooth loss and even increase your risk of heart disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speech Alteration <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Without the expertise and oversight of an orthodontist, your\nbraces can affect your entire mouth. Teeth that you didn\u2019t mean to move can\nshift out of place. As a result, your upper and lower jaw may not fit together\nanymore, affecting your ability to chew and speak properly. An impediment such\nas a lisp or even apraxia of speech (which affects how your brain processes\nspeech movements) can occur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Financial Setback<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you successfully move the desired teeth, the results\nwill likely not last because quick adjustments have a greater chance of\nshifting back. This means you\u2019ll still require <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalpartnersofnewburyport.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">professionaltreatment<\/a>, possibly alongside other dental repairs. If you have teeth\npulled as a result of DIY braces, the costly replacement procedures like\nimplants or dentures may need to be repeated multiple times. Surgery to address\nan infection and bone loss is even more expensive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While DIY braces are marketed as a cheaper option, they can\ncost you much more than professional braces would in the long run. Irreversible\ndamage and full-body health effects are a serious possibility. As you should\nwith any medical treatment, leave your teeth straightening to the professionals.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Dental Partners of Newburyport, Dr. St. Clair offers a\nwide range of services to fit the needs of every patient. With over twenty\nyears of experience, he is committed to staying up to date with the latest\ndental advancements. Dr. St. Clair offers the cosmetically appealing Invisalign\ntreatment for straightening teeth. If you have further questions about\northodontic treatments, he can be contacted through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalpartnersofnewburyport.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>\nor at 978-465-5358.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019ve been told that you need orthodontic treatment, you\u2019ve inevitably wondered if there\u2019s a cheaper option than metal braces or Invisalign. A simple Internet search will result in hundreds of tutorials on how to straighten your teeth with superglue, rubber and hair bands, floss and even paper clips. Vloggers promise ways to fix your smile at home and at a fraction of the normal cost. 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