Dangers of DIY Dental and Orthodontic Procedures

Dr Kathiravan Perumal, President, Malaysian Orthodontic Practitioners Association | Dr Leong Kei Joe, President, Malaysian Dental Association

03-Feb-20 16:00

Dangers of DIY Dental and Orthodontic Procedures

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When you Google ‘how to fix crooked teeth at home’, you get results to online sites that sell DIY braces and aligners, promising quick and cheap fixes. What are the risks of using these DIY products? Why are so many orthodontic and dental procedures available through unqualified people? Dr Kathiravan Perumal, President of the Malaysian Orthodontic Practitioners Association, and Dr Leong Kei Joe, President of the Malaysian Dental Association, explain what consumers should look out for.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Meera Sivasothy

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Categories: SME, Markets, Health Policy, Diseases and Conditions, Mental Health, Healthy Living, Fitness, Science, Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags: The Bigger Picture, Health and Living, dentist, orthodontist, braces, aligners, teeth, jaw,

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