Hair flossing, tooth gems and teeth filing: These DIY dental trends on TikTok are giving dentists a toothache. Tooth gems may be stylish, but they will attract bacteria, increasing the risk of ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — It can be tempting to follow "do-it-yourself" hacks surrounding everything from beauty tips to cleaning cures, but one dentist warns you to stop and think before tackling ...

Putting bling on your teeth is no new trend, but a new concept may concern your dentist. It’s called tooth gems, which are jewels that are bonded to the enamel of your tooth. What concerns dentists ...

“So, there’s this idea of what teeth are supposed to look like,” said Anna Hanson, wise beyond her 18 years. “People want that and they’ll do anything they can to get it cheaply.” But at what price?