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After seeing a blog post for DIY braces, you’re considering trying to craft your own braces instead of investing in professional Invisalign treatment. This idea seems wild – because it is. It’s unfortunate to burst your bubble, but most of the time DIY solutions that sound too good to be true usually are. Not only can making your own braces out of materials like superglue, rubber bands, and paper clips be dangerous, but it can also do more harm to your smile than good. Read on for 5 reasons it’s best to leave your orthodontic treatment to the professionals.
Prepare Yourself For Potential Tooth Loss
Rubber bands may put pressure on your teeth, but how are you able to tell if it’s a safe amount? With professional Invisalign treatment, your dentist uses the most advanced technology to custom-craft aligners that provide a gentle and strategic amount of pressure to shift your teeth into their ideal positions.
Using tight rubber bands, hair bands, or dental floss to shift your teeth into place can actually destroy their roots by restricting blood flow. If the roots of your teeth aren’t getting any circulation, it could ultimately result in them having to be extracted.
Using Unsanitary Products Could Leave You With A Gum Infection
Using supplies that aren’t medical-grade quality can cause your gums and oral tissue to become infected. Paper clips can easily stab and create open wounds on your lips, gums, and cheeks. Although infection doesn’t sound serious, it could easily spread via your blood and oral tissues and cause consequences such as bone loss. If these products become lodged in your mouth, it could result in surgery to remove them and correct any damage that was caused.
The Teeth You May Manage To Adjust Will Just Move Back Again
DIY braces aren’t guaranteed to straighten your teeth, but if they do manage to, the results probably won’t last long. You may have read that DIY braces can offer you quick results in no time, but the thing with fast-paced treatments is that the results don’t last, and your teeth will most likely shift back into their original position.
Face Emotional Trauma Because Of A Ruined Smile
Not only can DIY braces ruin your smile, but that can snowball into causing you emotional trauma. If your smile turns out worse than it started out, it could cause you to avoid social situations, depression, and mood swings. You won’t just be affecting your physical health by not investing in professional treatment, but also your mental health.
Get Ready To Pay More Than What You Saved
The main reason that you may have considered crafting your own braces in the first place was to save money. With all the possible oral and emotional consequences that DIY braces could cause, it’s less than likely that you’ll save any money. In fact, you’ll probably end up having to pay more to repair the damage to your smile and self-confidence. Also, if you lose your teeth, you’ll need to invest in restorations such as dental implants and dentures in order to save your oral health.
Getting a professional orthodontic treatment like Invisalign offers virtually guaranteed results that you can trust in. You won’t have to constantly fear the worst-case scenario of DIY braces. In fact, Invisalign can give you an improved smile all while minimally impacting your day-to-day life. Instead of taking a gamble on your smile with DIY braces, get the practically invisible alternative to braces and get the smile you’ve been dreaming of.
About the Author
Dr. Krunal Patel has been providing his patients with straighter and healthier smiles for over a decade. As a certified Invisalign provider, he’s dedicated to giving his patients smiles that they’re proud to show off. He understands the impact that crooked and misaligned teeth can have on a patient’s self-esteem, which is why he takes great pride in being able to give them the smile of their dreams. For questions or to schedule a consultation for Invisalign, visit NeoSmile Dental Care’s website or contact 215-643-5220.
