10/15/2026
DIY tricks online for straightening your teeth? Not so fast. A simple fix can cause real problems.
Rubber bands and other at-home methods may look simple online, but safely moving teeth involves much more than closing a gap. Without professional supervision, these shortcuts can damage the tissues supporting your teeth and create problems with your bite.
See what our orthodontic experts want patients to know before trying DIY orthodontics: https://buff.ly/aVTmdoE