A Wake-up call to stop DIY Dentistry!

22/05/2022 7 min Temporada 1 Episodio 20

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A Wake-up call to stop DIY Dentistry!
One of the most significant notes to follow is that not all trends are to be followed! Period! The ever-growing buzz of social media creates a new trend every alternate day. Most of the millennials or youngsters succumb to these trends blindly without even giving a second thought. So, what is a DIY? DIY is a term used to denote ‘Do it yourself. It’s a practice that is followed at home which is seen on any of the social media platforms. But, is practicing DIY dentistry scientifically, correct? Well, the answer is a big ‘No’!
Everyone practices DIY trends following social media influencers. These influencers do a million DIY things for instance a face pack to hair masks. Dental treatments on the other hand cannot be done at home that too without professional guidance. It is simply putting your oral health at risk! The dental treatment done by a professional Dentist and quick-fix techniques like DIY are two entirely different things. The dangers of DIY dentistry are increasing at a staggering rate and the aftermath has to be dealt by a dental professional. What are different DIY dentistry trends you should beware of?
Highlights

Not all social media trends are to be followed and one of them is DIY dentistry.
Teeth whitening at home using harsh chemicals can ruin the health and quality of teeth in the long run.
Instant teeth whitening pastes like charcoal toothpastes can only give an instant glow for a short period however the safety remains under question.
DIY teeth straightening with the help of elastic bands can lead to potential dental problems like bone loss, infections, jaw joint problems etc.
Quick fixes to avoid dental appointments by popping excessive pain killers can be very dangerous.