Orthodontic Products (8/5, Johnson) said “the rise of the social media platform TikTok during the past year has led to an increase in do-it-yourself (DIY) dentistry that many professionals in the oral health community” are “warning against due to the harmful impacts it can have on one’s mouth.” For instance, “DentaQuest noted that these DIY ‘dental hacks’ are the latest in a series of videos that have gone viral on the platform posted by unlicensed influencers and individuals to provide oral health ‘advice’ regarding flossing, plaque removal, dentures and more in an effort to help viewers save costs on expensive treatments or quickly enhance their appearance.” However, these DIY methods “can cause significant, long-lasting damage” to oral health.
