While it sounds like something from a dystopian future to most, do-it-yourself (DIY) dentistry is on the rise. From teeth-whitening, at-home veneers and tooth-filing, to attempting to straighten ...

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 flossing with strands of your hair. These are ...

With more and more people turning to TikTok as a primary source of health information, a variety of health-related trends and challenges have taken off in recent years. While some can be beneficial – ...

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,” ...

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 ...

Many people turn to TikTok for DIY dental solutions, but these trends can cause serious harm and should be avoided in favor of professional dental care. 1 in 5 Americans seek health advice on TikTok ...

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 ...

For years, teeth whitening was the exclusive domain of dentists. But then came over-the-counter whitening kits. Now some dentists think the home remedies have gone too far. "The main ingredient in ...

A dentist has slammed some of TikTok's most popular DIY dental hacks as dangerous and claims many of them will end up ruining your smile. From filing your teeth into a 'perfect' shape to using a magic ...

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,” ...