The risks of DIY Dentistry

New DIY orthodontic treatments have become a mainstay on the market today. Faculty at UConn School of Dental Medicine say "no." While patients (or as the DIY companies may refer to you as "customer")  may loosely be observed by a licensed dentist somewhere, there is no in-person examination and little regard for medical and dental histories. There is no comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning. We learn a lot about a patient's health and desires from a proper in-office exam and treatment planning session. The more information and thorough an exam can be the better the outcome. For more information see the link below from UConn School of Dental Medicine:

​https://today.uconn.edu/2019/05/diy-dentistry-dont/