With nearly 700 million active monthly users, TikTok is one of the most popular social media apps around the world. After skyrocketing in 2020, this platform became a household name and go-to resource for health hacks, beauty advice, and other entertaining videos. Unfortunately, however, some content creators are sharing dental advice that is seriously dangerous. With this in mind, here are three dental TikTok trends to avoid.

You take the time to brush and floss every single day. Plus, you visit your dentist for a checkup and cleaning every six months on the dot. Even with all of the preventive measures you take, it still seems like your dentist tells you that you have cavities at just about every routine visit. You may have begun to wonder whether genetics may be involved. Is it possible for “bad teeth” to run in the family? Yes, but that doesn’t mean you can never enjoy a healthy smile. Here’s how you can protect your pearly whites from hereditary dental health problems.