Below are four popular TikTok trends this year that dentists warned against:
1. DIY braces: Closing gaps with rubber bands
In a video viewed more than 9 million times, TikTok user @diana..nova said she was able to close a tooth gap in three days with hair ties.
2. Whitening teeth with magic erasers
In a viral TikTok, user @theheatherdunn explains how she uses Mr. Clean’s magic erasers, traditionally used to clean household surfaces, to whiten her teeth.
3. Prosthetic teeth made with InstaMorph beads
One user suggests InstaMorph beads, which can be heated and formed into different shapes, can be used as an alternative to partial dentures. The TikTok has more than 1 million views.
4. ‘Total mouth rehab’
Many young TikTok influencers are undergoing expensive “total mouth rehabs,” which include veneers and crowns, to get a “Hollywood” smile.
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