Dentist warn to anyone who has yellow teeth over false tiktok ‘hacks’

The dentist said these trends can make your teeth worse – and it’s a nightmare scenario

Tiktok can be full of fun trends, cute video puppies and cooking hacks, but when it comes to DIY dentistry, it is the worst nightmare of a dentist. In fact, yellow teeth are a fairly common issue and while the majority will simply clean the thread more – as well as to get some teeth whitening to deal with the subject, others hear tiktok hacks that could make them worse.

According to Doctor Gopinder Lalia, founder and main dentist at Lume Dental in Cheshire, some of these trends are dangerously incorrect. With years of experience in dentistry, he warns that while most people mean well, following the wrong tips they could send you straight to the dentist’s chair for all the wrong reasons.

The 31-year-old has shared six “secret” smiles that have dentists-and are quite relative. Here says the expert you need to know.

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Tiktok is full of tips for achieving pearl-white teeth, baking soda brushing and lemon juice, peroxide use or even whitening. While these methods can give a quick shine, they can damage the enamel and irritate the gums, making teeth weaker and more sensitive.

Doctor Lalia is professional whitening as the safest way to achieve long -term, effective results, as mentioned by Novetoknow.

2. Exercises for grinding

Smoving your teeth can cause a number of problems – but taking tiktok tips could make it even worse. The doctor suggests that face and tongue exercises could be beneficial to those who are smooth tooth, unless your dentist advises you differently.

By applying the pressure with your tongue to the roof of your mouth or your massage your jaw can relieve tension and protect your teeth from tightening during sleep. However, if grinding is an important issue, it is important to seek professional tips.

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One of the latest trends in Tiktok is “Nail Smile”, where people use EMERY or sandpaper boards to deposit their teeth and change their shape. Experts such as Dr. Lalia warn that this practice can permanently damage the tooth enamel, leading to sensitivity, decomposition and even tooth loss.

If you are unhappy with the shape of your teeth, it is much safer and more effective to seek professional reform or welding instead.

4. False veneers

Some creators have posted videos of themselves by applying cheap fake veneers or veneers using Superglue or other adhesive homes. While it may look nice to the camera, these DIY teeth can easily come out while eating.

Not only that, but the glue could release harmful chemicals in the mouth. Authentic veneers should always be tailored and professionally mounted by a specialized dentist, using safe and tested materials.

5. Wrong of rubber

Some Tiktok videos show people who use a rubber band to pull their teeth together if they have a gap, however, this can cause serious damage to your gums, tooth roots and even your jaw – not to mention the risk of swallowing or drowning.

Orthodontists move teeth slowly and safely for a reason, so if you are looking for a faster solution, clear alignrs are a much safer choice.

6. DIY cavity ‘treatments’

Some Tiktok videos promote the chewable “bits tookpaste” that are loaded with modern ingredients such as nanhydroxyapatite, arguing that they can rebuild the enamel and correct the cavities. However, Dr. Lalia explains that once the enamel is lost, it cannot be regenerated naturally.

While these products may offer some protection between dentist visits, they cannot replace a real filling when the decomposition occurs. Despite the charm of the viral sores, Dr. Lalia emphasizes that maintaining a healthy smile requires proper dental care, not quickly corrections with nail files and glue.