The Massachusetts Dental Society ' s Word of Mouth Publication Addresses “Online Orthodontics”

SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.. —Sept. 30, 2019—The Summer-Fall 2019 issue ofWord of Mouth ®, a semi-annual consumer publication of theMassachusetts Dental Society, features the cover story,“Online Orthodontics: Too Good To Be True?”Targeting younger adults, a new breed of “do-it-yourself,” or DIY, online orthodontic companies are offering a seemingly simple solution to those seeking a better smile: Answer a few multiple-choice questions, snap a picture on your phone, bite down on an impression tray, and “snap,” you’ll have some plastic teeth aligners de livered to your door.Thousands of consumers have responded to the allure of “quick,” “convenient,” “cost-effective,” and “hassle-free” orthodontics by putting their smile—and their oral health—in the hands of these online companies. But is it safe?The article highlights what the public should know before deciding on remote treatment through a direct-to-consumer orthodontic company.Other highlights ofthis edition include:Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to KnowAn Eating Plan for Healthy GumsToothpaste and Kids: A Little Dab Will Do Ya 'Word of Mouth is an award-winning publication made available to dental practices and libraries as a way of providing important oral health information to the public. Information in Word of Mouth comes from dental health care professionals of the Massachusetts Dental Society, the American Dental Association, and other resources. All issues of Word of Mouth ar...
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