New Dangerous Teen Trend: DIY “Braces”

We all did stupid things when we were teens. Some things we did were innocent and harmless and other things we did, not so much. This new trend is dangerous for teens.  According to WishTv.com, a new trend has emerged on YouTube.com among teens, which shows them trying to close the gap in between their two front teeth by saddling them with rubber bands.

According to Dr. Karen Cottingham, an orthodontist, you can close the gap with the rubber band, however you have no control on where those teeth will eventually set. Also, you can do bone damage and eventually lose teeth.

The advice by experts is that if you're going to adjust your teeth, see a licensed orthodontist.