Users have shared dangerous videos with home tips like filing teeth to remove blemishes and using lines to straighten the arch
OR Tick tock videos have been flooded with tips on dangerous dental tricks, warn dentists across the United States. These viral social media trends can harm oral health and damage teeth, as they involve improper practices or home remedies without scientific evidence.
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In recent days, the hashtag #DIYdentist has rapidly grown to reach 10 million views on the Chinese platform. People have been using this resource to share tips on how to get whiter teeth with homemade substances or shave them to make them more even.
DIY is an acronym that means “Do it Yourself” (“do it yourself”, in Portuguese) always used to share practices that can be done by anyone. In the reported case, people are giving advice on dental care without consulting a dentist, which can be risky for oral health.
Dentists can use the social network to showcase successful treatments or explain technical issues. However, in recent days, these professionals have had to resort to another practice: showing poorly performed dental treatments and the damage caused to the patients’ mouths.
Teeth grinding and cement
One of the most recurring problems is teeth grinding to make them look more regular, removing imperfections and splinters. This type of practice can be done by trained doctors, but when it’s done by someone inexperienced, it can end up with tooth enamel.
@scorpionochlo98 #dentist #I don’t know what I’m doing #fyp #actually worked #🙃 ♬ original sound – Chloé Johnson
In another reported case, some people allegedly used makeshift devices with a rubber band joint. Some promote homemade products to fill gaps in teeth or plug holes caused by tooth decay.
One young woman even recorded a video where she said she corrected the gap between her teeth using loom wires. The idea was to join them by tightening them with wire, instead of using braces. The problem is that if you apply too much pressure, you risk affecting the root of the tooth and causing it to become detached from the jawbone.
An influencer named Skylar Geiger, for example, filled the spaces between her teeth with a form of “dental cement” she bought online. The low-durability material fell off about a year later, as well as causing a high risk of developing tooth decay and gum problems.
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Expensive treatments to correct the problem
At the time, several dentists commented on the publication to warn of the risk. If the space isn’t completely closed off, for example, food debris can accumulate in the space causing tooth decay and infection. Also, since there is no space between the teeth, it is impossible to floss.
Geiger defended himself by saying he opted for the home method because he didn’t have a dental plan. Dental care is very expensive in the United States, much more than in Brazil, so many people end up with lifelong problems.
@thebentist Welp…it’s time again to let you know how gap bands/frame bands to fill gaps between teeth might NOT be the best option 😅 #braces #straight teeth #reaction ♬ original sound – The Bentist / Orthodontist 🦷
Fighting bruxism, for example, can require several trips to the professional, costing around US$1,500 (about R$8,000). Most “dental insurance” in the United States won’t cover treatments because they’re considered cosmetic, even though they don’t.
Dentists, however, say that cheap can be expensive, as correcting a mistake can be much more complex than regular treatment. For those who do not have health insurance, the recommendation is to look for dental schools to deal with students.
Controversial TikTok Trends
Earlier this week, another The viral matter has caused disruptions in the American healthcare system. Diabetics have run out of medicine after an avalanche of people started buying the diet drug Ozempic. The drug is essential for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, but disappeared from the shelves due to TikTok videos.
In September, a dishonest trend forced amazon The change the refund policy for Kindle books. Short videos invited users to buy books, read them quickly and ask for a refund before the deadline. The practice caused immense damage to the authors, who had to pay transaction fees with each return.
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