TikTok users are looking for quick ways to get the perfect smile but at what cost? Brace yourself, it’s a TikTok trend that has dentists around the country horrified, DIY tooth filing. “The moment ...

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).

At-home, do-it-yourself teeth whitening fads such as activated charcoal, baking soda and peroxide, and coconut oil have the potential to be dangerous if overused or misused. While it may be tempting ...

The internet has made DIY – Do It Yourself – a movement and a mantra that many people take to heart. And, evidently, to mouth. Braces can be a pricey pain, as TODAY anchor correspondent Sheinelle ...

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 ...

Although permanent teeth were meant to last a lifetime, there are a number of reasons why tooth extraction may be needed. A very common reason involves a tooth that is too badly damaged, from trauma ...

One man who used rubber bands to straighten his teeth shares his story. — -- Orthodontists are warning parents and patients of the dangers in the recent trend of at-home teeth straightening ...