KANSAS CITY, MO (KTRK) -- 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 ...

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 ...

Dentists have urged YouTube to remove video tutorials for 'do it yourself braces' which could damage your teeth. The videos, viewed hundreds of thousands of times online, show how to craft a makeshift ...

The American Association of Orthodontists is reporting a spike in people trying do-it-yourself braces. Hundreds of videos are flooding social media -- tutorials from teens on how to try to correct ...

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KANSAS CITY, MO (WCMH) — A growing collection of DIY tutorials on YouTube has a number orthodontists concerned. The videos show teenagers making their own braces out of everyday items like paperclips, ...

KANSAS CITY, MO (WCMH) – A growing collection of DIY tutorials on YouTube has a number orthodontists concerned. The videos show teenagers making their own braces out of everyday items like paperclips, ...

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 ...