Dentists have warned against dental 'hacks' used on social media as users try to save money while aiming for a dazzling smile. While heading overseas for pricey treatments like Tiktok's famous 'Turkey teeth' may be considerably cheaper than in the UK, many people still can't afford the huge costs.
People are taking to TikTok to share dental 'hacks' to help viewers get the perfect smile in a quick and cheap manner reports Liverpool Echo. Dentists have warned of the dangers of these DIY methods as they said: "Many of the trending whitening techniques come with significant risk of damage to teeth."
Dr Greg, expert at ExpressDentist.com had a look into some of the main trends on the video-sharing platform, including teeth whitening, rubber band braces, DIY dentures and teeth filing. Here's what he said about each of them.
