3 Dangerous Dental ‘Hacks’ on TikTok Don’t TryThis at Home!
TikTok, the popular smartphone app for making short videos, has become life-hack central. You can find all kinds of videos showing you how to make
products and following instructions. However, TikTok users are applying hydrogen peroxide directly to their gum tissue, which can do serious damage. Hydrogen peroxide destroys living cells, which can
your life a little easier, including clever makeup and fitness tutorials. However, there are also life hacks that are downright dangerous, especially when
include the cells in gum tissue, and damages enamel. While most stores sell highly diluted hydrogen peroxide, TikTok users are buying higher concentrations online. Do not do this! Always consult your dentist before whitening your teeth. Removing Plaque and Tartar Buildup Dental scrapers are readily available online and at the supermarket, but they should not be used at home. In recent months, TikTok users have been showing viewers how to use these tools at home to scrape away the buildup that can accumulate around the gum line and between teeth. Without proper training, doing this at home can result in injury or damage to teeth and gums. The bottom line is that, in a vast majority of cases, people can simply avoid plaque and tartar buildup by brushing and flossing their teeth twice a day and visiting their dentist every six months. It doesn’t get any easier — or safer — than that.
it comes to dental care. If you want whiter teeth, buildup removed, or chips fixed, talk to your dentist and see what options are available for you — and don’t try these methods at home!
Tooth Filing On its own, that sounds downright
horrifying, but some TikTok users have created videos showing people how to “repair” chipped or broken teeth at home. The videos feature teens using nail files on their teeth, though some have used metal files, which is even worse. Many of
these videos are not faked and have spawned copycats that further spread misinformation. As a result, people do serious damage to their teeth. Filing wears down enamel and can even damage the dentin layer under the enamel, leading to painful sensitivity and infection. Teeth Whitening With Hydrogen Peroxide Teething whitening is a very common procedure that can be done at home or at the office when using approved
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