Grant McIntyre discusses the trend of looksmaxxing – what is it and what are the dangers of internet-based orthotropics?
There has been a worrying rise in misinformation on the subject of orthodontics in recent years. Internet-based schemes, promising an improved facial appearance yet lacking any foundation in robust scientific evidence, pose a significant risk to health and should be regarded with caution.
It is my opinion that, through social media and online platforms, a small number of individuals with large followings have been able to exploit their channels to propagate dangerous and misleading information.
‘This community makes the deeply concerning assertion that conventional orthodontics is constricted by historical dogma’
What is looksmaxxing?
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