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 – ...

TikTok users are looking for quick ways to get the perfect smile but at what cost? Brace yourself, it’s a TikTok trend that has dentists around the country horrified, DIY tooth filing. “The moment ...

Over-the-counter kits intended as temporary remedies for lost fillings, caps and crowns being used to avoid costly surgery trips A missed appointment and resulting £25 charge led Alex to become a DIY ...

Growing up, Skylar Geiger said that other kids called her “SpongeBob” because of the gaps between her teeth. “In real life and in social media I have been told that I was gorgeous until I smiled,” ...

Just a few of the latest dental “hacks” include at-home braces, reshaping teeth and homemade concoctions for whitening. Dr Heath Fraser, a dentist and founder of the free comparison site, AirSmile, ...

Charles Llewell, from Rotorua, who filmed as he used a power drill to try grind down an infected wisdom tooth Super gluing teeth back together, pulling teeth with vice grips and DIY fillings are among ...

A woman was forced to plug her cracked tooth with putty and file it down in a do-it-yourself lockdown filling because she was in so much pain. Deb Hepplestone was unable to see a dentist due to the ...

While it sounds like something from a dystopian future to most, do-it-yourself (DIY) dentistry is on the rise. From teeth-whitening, at-home veneers and tooth-filing, to attempting to straighten ...

Doing things yourself is a great way to learn new skills, feel empowered and save money. However, when it comes to teeth, it's usually best to leave it to the professionals. Roughly 1 in 5 American ...

Growing up, Skylar Geiger said that other kids called her “SpongeBob” because of the gaps between her teeth. “In real life and in social media I have been told that I was gorgeous until I smiled,” ...