A new weight loss trend has taken shape in Kenya, where people are resorting to dental braces as a tool for shedding extra weight.
The practice, fueled by the societal pressure to lose weight, has raised concerns among medical experts who warn that while it may temporarily reduce food intake, consequently reducing weight, it is far from a sustainable solution. ''That method works very well because your mouth will be mostly closed, and you will be feeding on liquids.
You will lose weight, but not for long,'' Brian Nyambuti, a specialised dentist, explained.
While some are using dental braces to restructure their dental formula, it will surprise you to know that others have resorted to using a special kind of dental braces-jaw wires- as part of their weight-loss journey, a trend that raises both curiosity and concern.
