{"id":63,"date":"2023-08-11T12:47:02","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T12:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.novasmiledental.com\/blog\/?p=63"},"modified":"2023-09-19T12:47:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T12:47:27","slug":"diy-tooth-restoration-could-hurt-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.novasmiledental.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/11\/diy-tooth-restoration-could-hurt-your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"The Uncomfortable Rise of DIY Tooth Restoration"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As social media grows bolder as an \u201cauthority\u201d in multiple health matters, it seems even dental care hasn’t escaped its clutches. More and more people are turning to at-home methods for tooth restoration<\/a>, seeking to save money as many Americans face difficult choices without dental insurance coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As with many of these trends that start on social media, they should be heavily scrutinized and hardly ever utilized. Continue reading to learn more about the uncomfortable rise of DIY tooth restoration and the potential risks associated with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why are People Turning to Social Media for Dental Advice?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s hard to understate the grip that social media platforms have on people, especially younger generations still in their formative years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter how old you are, there is always a possibility of being taken in by something that sounds too good to be true, especially if you believe you cannot be fooled by disinformation online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of the DIY solutions presented in these posts and videos are born from desperation. Even as dental coverage becomes more affordable, and many practices are more than willing to work out payment options, millions of Americans feel they cannot afford the treatment they need without dental insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This makes them feel that they are left with few options except to look for a cheaper solution that will meet their needs, despite the detrimental effects it may have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How are People Trying to Restore Their Teeth at Home?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The at-home DIY treatments generally come in three types: moldable wax, orthodontic wax, and meltable polymer. Each is used to treat different types of dental imperfections that should only be handled by a trained professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n