JEMPOL: The public is advised not to be deceived by uncertified dentists offering fake dental braces just because of fashion, as these braces were easy to find and quick to fix.
Negri Sembilan Health Department's dental practice and development unit senior assistant director, Dr Rosnah Atan said whoever does so faces the risk of permanent tooth loss.
"Usually, the fake dentists claim that these braces are 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 programme, organised by the Health Ministry in conjunction with the Negri Sembilan Keluarga Malaysia Aspirations Tour (AKM Tour) at Dataran Seri Jempol here today.
She also said that this 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.
He said the equipment used to fix fake dental braces by illegal dental practitioners were usually not hygienic 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