The latest fads hitting social media come and go, but your teeth will be around for a lifetime. At least, thatโs the goal!
Be cautious as the next big fad you see online may be causing more harm than good for your teeth. After all – many of these fads come from non-scientifically proven methods, not from trained dentists.
Here, Dr Joe Oliver, who has treated a wide range of high-end clientele, shares 5 dental fads that could ruin your teeth!
1:ย Gems – sticking gems, stickers or even LED lights to the front of your teeth might seem like an ingenious way to bedazzle your mouth for that upcoming festival, but itโs a nightmare for your enamel. Once enamel goes, it cannot be brought back because it’s not a living tissue.
2: Lemon juice โ some sources advocate using lemon juice to whiten your teeth… which is a terrible idea! Lemon juice is incredibly acidic leading to tooth erosion. Toothย erosion happens whenย acidsย wear away the enamel onย teeth. Enamel erosion can be caused by the following: Excessive soft drink consumption (high levels of phosphoric and citricย acids) and excessive fruit drinks consumption (someย acidsย in fruit drinks are more erosive than batteryย acid!.
3: Tongue and lip piercings โ mouth piercings cause regular knocks to your mouth that damage your teeth. Theyโre also the perfect breeding place for germs and bacteria if not cleaned properly.