Rubber Band Braces

His parents put a rubber band around his teeth to close a gap. Gap was gone in 2 days. Miracle, right?

The rubber band slid up into his gums. Strangled the roots. Cut off blood supply. Destroyed 75% of the bone.

Both teeth had to be removed. Took 3 years to fix the damage.

One guy spent $40,000 on repairs after trying this.

Your teeth have roots shaped like cones. Rubber bands slide down them like a noose. They don’t stop. They keep going until they hit bone.

13% of orthodontists are now treating patients who tried DIY methods.

Want to close a gap? There are actual solutions. Invisalign exists. Bonding exists.

Stop strangling your teeth.