Hair flossing, tooth gems and teeth filing: These DIY dental trends on TikTok are giving dentists a toothache. Tooth gems may be stylish, but they will attract bacteria, increasing the risk of ...

This article was originally featured on KHN. Watch enough TikTok videos and you’re sure to see one extolling a special kind of do-it-yourself dentistry. Not about brushing and flossing, except maybe ...

To the dismay of dentists everywhere, a woman on TikTok claimed to almost 9 million viewers that she was able to close her gap tooth in three days with hair ties. This is not the first time dentists ...

Last month, model and influencer Nara Smith said she had recently run out of sunscreen. Instead of buying more, she asked her husband, Lucky Blue Smith, to make some from scratch. His process, which ...

Cleaning teeth. Image by Tim Sandle. Cleaning teeth. Image by Tim Sandle. Many utilise TikTok as a way to find innovative tips, trends and tricks that can make day-to-day practices easier (or not).

TikTok users are looking for quick ways to get the perfect smile but at what cost? Brace yourself, it’s a TikTok trend that has dentists around the country horrified, DIY tooth filing. “The moment ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Definitely don't try these dental tricks at home. You can find videos for just about anything on TikTok, but it might not be the ...

At-home, do-it-yourself teeth whitening fads such as activated charcoal, baking soda and peroxide, and coconut oil have the potential to be dangerous if overused or misused. While it may be tempting ...

Growing up, Skylar Geiger said that other kids called her “SpongeBob” because of the gaps between her teeth. “In real life and in social media I have been told that I was gorgeous until I smiled,” ...

A leading cosmetic dentist in Nolensville, TN has released an in-depth article addressing one of the most common dental emergencies Americans face: chipped teeth. The content provides critical ...