With more and more people turning to TikTok as a primary source of health information, a variety of health-related trends and challenges have taken off in recent years. While some can be beneficial – ...

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 ...

Growing up, Skylar Geiger said that other kids called her “SpongeBob” because of the gaps between her teeth. “In real life and in social media I have been told that I was gorgeous until I smiled,” ...

Charles Llewell, from Rotorua, who filmed as he used a power drill to try grind down an infected wisdom tooth Super gluing teeth back together, pulling teeth with vice grips and DIY fillings are among ...

While it sounds like something from a dystopian future to most, do-it-yourself (DIY) dentistry is on the rise. From teeth-whitening, at-home veneers and tooth-filing, to attempting to straighten ...

“I am a dental assistant and I literally stopped breathing when I realized what was happening.” Screengrabs from @thebracesguy, @drzmackie and @babybluebubbly's TikTok videos A new wave of TikTok ...

A dentist has slammed some of TikTok's most popular DIY dental hacks as dangerous and claims many of them will end up ruining your smile. From filing your teeth into a 'perfect' shape to using a magic ...

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).