Affiliation:
1. Hull University and East Yorkshire Teaching Hospitals.
2. Consultant Orthodontist, Charles Clifford Dental School, Sheffield and Castle Hill Hospital, Hull.
Abstract
Do-it-yourself (DIY) orthodontics is becoming more popular as the demand for straight teeth increases, particularly with the ever-growing pressures of social media. In this article, the trends seen, the patients it attracts and what is being done, both nationally and internationally, to warn patients about the adverse effects this new phenomenon can have on dental health are discussed. CPD/Clinical Relevance: This article outlines the risks, trends, patient motivators and attempts to raise awareness associated with DIY orthodontics.