TikTok users share their worst veneer experience

From what it’s actually like to get veneers to the scary downsides of the dental procedure, we’ve rounded up the most viral TikTok videos you simply have to watch before you go to the dentist.

If you search for the term “veneer” in Tik Tok, a plethora of content related to this viral trend will emerge. With unwavering zeal, people embrace these potentially irreversible dental procedures in their pursuit of the “perfect smile,” often leading to serious health problems and risks.

What are veneers?

Dental veneers are a cosmetic treatment often promoted as a quick and easy way to improve your smile. It is a thin, custom-made porcelain mold that is then bonded to the front surface of a tooth. If you read between the lines, it basically means you are getting veneer will not strengthen or repair your teeth, but instead weaken them and simply cover them.

Veneers and crowns, what’s the difference?

Unlike veneers, a dental crown surrounds the entire tooth, acting as a “cap”. Dental crowns can be used to rebuild the strength of broken or worn teeth, to restore their natural shape or size, or generally just to improve appearance. While I’m not a dentist, crowns definitely sound like a better option than veneers. See for yourself…

In the video below, a young lady shares her experience of shaving her teeth for this procedure. Her videos quickly raised concerns among many dentists as her teeth appeared to be healthy. Many of these professionals have issued warnings about the potential dangers associated with getting veneers.