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You’ve probably scrolled past dozens of teeth whitening hacks on your feed — from activated charcoal to strawberry scrubs that promise Hollywood-worthy results. Let’s be real, most of these trends are ...

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).

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 ...

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 ...

Growing up, Skylar Geiger said that other kids called her “SpongeBob” because of the gaps between her teeth. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive ...

Many people desire a whiter smile, and do-it-yourself teeth whitening sounds like an easy fix. Every day, people offer home cures like lemon, baking soda, and charcoal on the internet. They guarantee ...