FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The videos are easily found on YouTube-- mostly kids and young people, showing how to make do-it-yourself, or DIY, braces using rubber bands, paper clips, bobby pins, or ...

Tutorial videos for 'DIY braces' on YouTube are leading some kids and teens to cause permanent damage to their smiles. The videos frequently feature teens instructing others on how to wind rubber ...

KANSAS CITY, MO -- If you or one of your children has ever had braces, you know they can be expensive and timely. Now, orthodontists are seeing an alarming trend in teenagers trying to speed up the ...

Braces are worn by more than 4 million people in the United States. They’re not comfortable, they don’t always look awesome, and they’re definitely not cheap. But the payoff is why people do it: After ...

KANSAS CITY, MO -- If you or one of your children has ever had braces, you know they can be expensive and timely. Now, orthodontists are seeing an alarming trend in teenagers trying to speed up the ...

Orthodontists are issuing alerts about a bizarre new online trend: do-it-yourself braces. The American Association of Orthodontists is so distressed by the idea of DIY braces that the organization put ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - A terrifying online trend of DIY braces is raising concerns for orthodontists across the country about the pain and permanent damage the risky fix could cause. Dr.

Doctors say they've seen an increase in patients who have tried the at-home braces, which have recently gained traction on social media. Teens have made videos showing attempts to correct their smile ...

A beautiful bright smile is almost magical. A symbol of health and status, it's no wonder that some people will go to extremes to get one, especially teens. But 5 On Your Side discovered some kids are ...

Straightening your teeth can be an expensive and painful process, but some folks on YouTube are claiming you get the same results by making your own braces — a crazy internet trend that medical ...

There are lots of "do it yourself" projects you can complete successfully with just a little time and effort. However, "do it yourself" braces is not one of them. Despite that, there are a rising ...