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JEMPOL – The public is advised to avoid uncertified dentists offering fake dental braces for the purpose of fashion, as well as due to the ease of obtaining and applying the devices.
The Negri Sembilan Health Department’s Dental Practice and Development Unit’s senior assistant director Dr Rosnah Atan said those who do so risk permanent tooth loss.
“Usually, fake dentists will claim that the braces can be easier and faster to fix, which is why people are easily deceived.”
She said this as a guest speaker at the Bogus Practitioners of Denture and Braces Installation talk, organised by the Health Ministry, in conjunction with the Negri Sembilan Keluarga Malaysia Aspirations Tour at Dataran Seri Jempol, here, today.
She also said that the practice was mostly done at unregistered premises such as private residences and customers’ homes.
Meanwhile, Tampin Dental Clinic orthodontic specialist, Dr Cheok Chieh How, said the public should have their braces fitted at registered dental clinics only.
He said the equipment used to fix fake dental braces by illegal dental practitioners were usually not disinfected and could lead to worse dental health problems.
“In addition, dentists need to make a thorough diagnosis before fixing the appropriate braces,” he added. – Bernama, October 9, 2022