You should never engage in DIY oral health treatments or trends without consulting your Brooklyn dentist. Every patient’s oral health profile is different, so a teeth cleaning hack that worked on TikTok may damage your tooth enamel or even lead to a dental emergency.
Popular DIY Oral Health Trends to Avoid
- DIY Orthodontics: The popular trend of using hair wrappers and bands to straighten teeth is a recipe for disaster. Shifting teeth into straight positions requires expertise and specialized training.
- Mail-Order Orthodontics: This trend has been around for a while. Please don’t order orthodontic aligners online. You can worsen misalignment and require ongoing treatment to correct these new issues.
- Mail-Order Dentures: Dental impressions are a practiced art and should always be performed in a dental office. Mailing impressions you’ve taken yourself often result in ill-fitting dentures or prosthetics that are unwearable, arriving in your mailbox.
- Tooth Filing: If you have a long tooth or sporadic tooth wear, filing teeth to a uniform size is a terrible idea! When you do this, you remove enamel, leaving your teeth vulnerable to decay and infection.
If you find a DIY hack or online trend and want to know whether it’s a safe undertaking, don’t hesitate to ask our dental team. We’re always happy to advise our patients.
Cosmetic Dentistry with Your Dentist in Dumbo
Most people turn to DIY trends for cosmetic purposes. Perhaps they have tooth stains, missing teeth, or other concerns.
We can evaluate your smile, discuss your goals, and create a treatment plan that aligns with your objectives and budget.
Our dental practice even works with third-party financing options, such as CareCredit and Cherry.
Remember, a dentist should always perform dental treatments to keep your smile safe.
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