{"id":16667,"date":"2020-04-26T09:12:51","date_gmt":"2020-04-26T08:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/?page_id=16667"},"modified":"2026-02-07T06:27:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T05:27:37","slug":"fake-braces","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/fake-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Fake Braces for Teeth: What Are They and Why Are They Dangerous?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What are <strong>fake braces<\/strong>? Fake braces are trending among teens in some countries where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/braces-teeth-straightening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">orthodontics<\/a> treatment is associated with a high-dollar lifestyle. And as bizarre as it may sound, for some, getting fake braces is just as cool as getting a funky haircut or a tattoo.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the majority of cases, these misguided teens are following a social media trend and are seldom aware of how unhealthy this can be.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re a concerned parent or a curious teenager who wants to know more about this trend, read on. In this article, we will dive deeper into artificial braces and the negative effects of wearing them. We will also answer the following questions:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Can you get fake braces?<\/li>    <li>How much do fake braces cost?<\/li>    <li>What happens if you wear fake braces?<\/li>    <li>What do fake braces do to your teeth?<\/li>    <li>Are fake braces dangerous?<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"can-you-get-fake-braces\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" \"can-you-get-fake-braces\">Can you get fake braces?<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fake braces are made from a piece of wire with brackets just like real <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"real orthodontic braces (opens in a new tab)\">orthodontic braces<\/a>. The materials required can be easily found at home and you will find tons of DIY videos on social media, like the one below.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div style=\"display: contents;\" > \t\t\t<div data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-youtube-apgrsheiizq\" class=\"arve\"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"arve-inner\"> \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.250000%\"><\/div> \t\t\t<iframe allow=\"accelerometer &apos;none&apos;;autoplay &apos;none&apos;;bluetooth &apos;none&apos;;browsing-topics &apos;none&apos;;camera &apos;none&apos;;clipboard-read &apos;none&apos;;clipboard-write;display-capture &apos;none&apos;;encrypted-media &apos;none&apos;;gamepad &apos;none&apos;;geolocation &apos;none&apos;;gyroscope &apos;none&apos;;hid &apos;none&apos;;identity-credentials-get &apos;none&apos;;idle-detection &apos;none&apos;;keyboard-map &apos;none&apos;;local-fonts;magnetometer &apos;none&apos;;microphone &apos;none&apos;;midi &apos;none&apos;;otp-credentials &apos;none&apos;;payment &apos;none&apos;;picture-in-picture;publickey-credentials-create &apos;none&apos;;publickey-credentials-get &apos;none&apos;;screen-wake-lock &apos;none&apos;;serial &apos;none&apos;;summarizer &apos;none&apos;;sync-xhr;usb &apos;none&apos;;web-share;window-management &apos;none&apos;;xr-spatial-tracking &apos;none&apos;;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" credentialless data-arve=\"arve-youtube-apgrsheiizq\" data-lenis-prevent=\"\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/APGRSHEIIZQ?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" name=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/APGRSHEIIZQ?feature=oembed&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autoplay=0\" title=\"\" width=\"0\"><\/iframe> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t <\/div><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As easy as it may sound, you shouldn\u2019t mess around with your teeth like that.&nbsp;By making braces at home, you might end up causing irreversible damage to your oral health.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of making them at home, some teenagers purchase fake braces online. Usually, they buy them through e-commerce and social media websites like Amazon, Facebook, and Instagram. Despite major oral health hazards, you\u2019ll find multiple listings selling colorful artificial braces.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"what-are-the-reasons-for-getting-diy-braces\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" \"what-are-the-reasons-for-getting-diy-braces\">What are the reasons for getting DIY braces?<\/h2>    <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10874\" style=\"width: 300px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/01\/Braces-elastics-purple.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Braces - A Fast Catching Fashion Trend\" width=\"800\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/01\/Braces-elastics-purple.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/01\/Braces-elastics-purple-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/01\/Braces-elastics-purple-768x478.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/> <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">DIY braces \u2013 A rising trend<\/figcaption> <\/figure> <\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The internet is flooded with videos where teenagers show how artificial dental braces can be made and worn at home, giving <strong>dental experts a lot to worry about<\/strong>. Dental experts believe teens are swayed by the following:<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s trendy<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teenagers see colorful braces as \u201ccool\u201d because braces can change the way you look. But genuine colored braces are often out of their budgets or they don\u2019t really need them. As a result, teens make them at home\u2014without realizing the side effects.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crooked teeth<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In-clinic teeth straightening options are often too expensive for teenagers with limited resources. So in order to straighten their teeth for a price they can afford, they might start looking at DIY braces.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Status symbol<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Braces are expensive, and copying what people with money do is human nature. This tendency means teens with fewer resources might take advantage of this trend in order to appear more affluent than they are. Artificial braces can be made with easily available, cheap materials, but they can look as genuine as traditional braces, making DIY braces an unusual status symbol.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"how-much-do-fake-braces-cost\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" \"how-much-do-fake-braces-cost\">How much do fake braces cost?<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real braces can cost thousands of dollars, but you can get fake ones for under 100 dollars. And if you\u2019re making them at home, then they would cost way less than online alternatives. The reason for artificial braces being cheaper is simple\u2014<strong>they\u2019re not the real deal<\/strong>. They\u2019re just an accessory for your teeth. So, if you are under the impression that fake braces can actually <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/teeth-straightening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"straighten your teeth (opens in a new tab)\">straighten your teeth<\/a>, you are mistaken.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you consider artificial braces to align your crooked teeth, have a look at this summary of the best kinds of safe teeth straightening options out there:<\/p>    <div class=\"wptb-table-container wptb-table-42144\"> <div id=\"wptb-table-id-42144\" class=\"wptb-table-container-matrix\" data-wptb-version=\"2.0.2\" data-wptb-pro-status=\"true\"> <table class=\"wptb-preview-table wptb-element-main-table_setting-42144 edit-active\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" role=\"table\" data-reconstraction=\"1\" data-wptb-table-tds-sum-max-width=\"394\" data-wptb-cells-width-auto-count=\"3\" data-wptb-table-directives=\"eyJpbm5lckJvcmRlcnMiOnsiYWN0aXZlIjoiYWxsIiwiYm9yZGVyV2lkdGgiOiIxIiwiYm9yZGVyUmFkaXVzZXMiOnsiYWxsIjpudWxsfX19\" data-wptb-extra-styles=\"LyogRW50ZXIgeW91ciBjdXN0b20gQ1NTIHJ1bGVzIGhlcmUgKi8=\" data-table-columns=\"3\"> <tbody> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-31\" style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px\"> <div class=\"\"> <p>Type of straightening<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-32\" style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative\"> <p>Primary advantage<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-33\" style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative\"> <p>Cost<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-34\" style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px\"> <div class=\"\"> <p><strong>Metal Braces<\/strong><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-35\" style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative\"> <p>Usually the most reasonably priced braces<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-36\" style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative\"> <p>$2,500 \u2013 $7,500<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-37\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative\"> <p><strong>Ceramic braces<\/strong><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-38\" style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative\"> <p>Clear or tooth-colored material is less noticeable<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-39\" style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative\"> <p>$3,000 \u2013 $10,000<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-40\" style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative\"> <p><strong>Invisible Braces<\/strong><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-41\" style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative\"> <p>Removable and hard to notice<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-42\" style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px\"> <div class=\"\"> <p>$3,500 \u2013 $8,500<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-43\" style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative\"> <p><strong>Lingual Braces<\/strong><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-44\" style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative\"> <p>Hidden behind teeth<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-45\" style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px\"> <div class=\"\"> <p>$5,000 \u2013 $13,000<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-49\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative\"> <p><strong>Porcelain veneers<\/strong><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-50\" style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative\"> <p>Quick cosmetic fix<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-51\" style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative\"> <p>$500 \u2013 $2,500 per tooth<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-52\" style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative\"> <p><strong>Composite bonding<\/strong><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-53\" style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative\"> <p>Quick cosmetic fix &amp; cheap<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-54\" style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative\"> <p>$250 \u2013 $1,200 per tooth<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" data-y-index=\"7\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-55\" style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative\"> <p><strong>Home aligners<\/strong><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" data-y-index=\"7\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-56\" style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative\"> <p>Affordable and convenient<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\" data-y-index=\"7\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-57\" style=\"padding: 0px;margin: 0px\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative\"> <p>$1,200 \u2013 $2,500<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div> <div class=\"wptb-frontend-table-after\">&nbsp;<\/div> <\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the cheapest option that is still safe and effective, at-home clear aligners, is 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For just $1,495 you&#8217;ll receive everything you need to straighten and whiten your teeth &#8211; and maintain your new smile:<\/p> <ul> <li>Home impression kit<\/li> <li>Full aligner treatment<\/li> <li>Free whitening<\/li> <li>First set of retainers<\/li> <li>A full refund if you&#8217;re not a good fit<\/li> <\/ul> <p>NewSmile goes above and beyond to provide a great experience to all their customers, beginning with a live video call to help you with your teeth impressions. 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According to professionals around the world, they are very hazardous with potentially irreversible effects.<\/p>    <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19353\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/05\/fake-braces-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\"> <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fake braces can prove to be very harmful<\/figcaption> <\/figure> <\/div>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Poisoning from toxic materials<strong>: <\/strong>Fake braces for teeth are made from cheap materials that can be toxic. These materials include cheap rubber and metals that contain lead, leading to poisoning and even death in some cases.<\/li>    <li>Choking from material that might get stuck in your throat: When teens make their own braces, the material from the braces may unwind and end up in their throat while sleeping, essentially causing choking.<\/li>    <li>Inflammation and infection: Even real braces can lead to some oral issues like inflammation and infection at the early stages. So the risk is even greater with fake teeth braces. In some cases, the infection can get worse and might even require surgery to stop the spread.<\/li>    <li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Tooth decay <\/span>and discoloration: Fake braces are stuck to the teeth using cheap adhesives. This causes serious damage to tooth enamel. The adhesive can also dig deep into the tooth and cause discoloration over time.<\/li>    <li>Shifting of teeth: They can cause teeth to shift\u2014but not in the ways you want. You could end up with teeth that were more crooked than you had to begin with.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"are-fake-braces-dangerous\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" \"are-fake-braces-dangerous\">Are fake braces dangerous?<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fake dental braces raise quite a lot of alarms when it comes to health issues. The dangers are real and can even affect your health if worn too often. <strong>No fashion trend is worth risking your wellbeing<\/strong>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s more, these faux braces have even led to deaths in some countries. Here\u2019s an article from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2013\/01\/03\/fake-braces-trend-takes-asia-by-storm.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CNBC that mentions<\/a> two deaths reported in Thailand linked to fake braces. Upon investigation, authorities found deadly materials like cadmium in the autopsy. Health experts across Asia have taken this trend seriously and are working toward creating awareness among teens.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" \"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fake braces that look real are hazardous. The cons completely outweigh the temporary joy of following a social media trend. The problem with artificial braces lies in the materials they are composed of. Often toxic, they can even cost you your life if you aren\u2019t careful.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern problems like the artificial braces trend can only be tackled with awareness and education. For this, health authorities, parents, and guardians will have to be watchful. 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