This article was originally featured on KHN. Watch enough TikTok videos and you’re sure to see one extolling a special kind of do-it-yourself dentistry. Not about brushing and flossing, except maybe ...

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 – ...

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 ...

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). Many of these trends present dangers ...

Growing up, Skylar Geiger said that other kids called her “SpongeBob” because of the gaps between her teeth. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive ...