Episode Details

Oral Health Myth Busting: DIY Rubber Bands, Mail-Order Aligners, Charcoal Toothpaste & More

Host Stacey Poehler welcomes Dr. Korry Tauber (Stable Orthodontics) and Dr. Kameron Tauber (Little Spurs Pediatric Dentistry) to bust oral-health and orthodontic myths seen on social media. They warn against using rubber bands to close gaps, mail-order/tele-orthodontic aligners without an in-person exam and radiographs, and DIY 3D-printed aligners due to uncontrolled forces, poor fit, bite problems, gum/bone damage, and recession. They discuss “mewing” as ineffective for changing jawline versus natural growth or jaw surgery and advise professional evaluation for jaw/TMJ pain. They caution against filing teeth, tooth gems/chemicals, and charcoal toothpaste (abrasive, enamel wear, sensitivity), discuss fluoride concerns and hydroxyapatite as an alternative, review U-shaped toothbrush limits, tongue scrapers in moderation, and warn kids about frozen honey/corn syrup due to cavity and braces risks. They share Canton and Alpharetta locations and contact info.

00:00 Welcome and Guests
00:36 Rubber Band Gap Fixes
02:33 Mail Order Aligners Risks
06:51 DIY 3D Printed Aligners
08:53 Mewing Jawline Myth
12:48 Dangerous DIY Tooth Filing
18:14 Charcoal Toothpaste Trend
21:01 Fluoride and Alternatives
24:24 U Shaped Brushes and Scrapers
27:49 Frozen Honey Challenge
30:28 Super Glue Warning
30:59 Final Advice and Contacts