[HOOK]
Ranking dental hacks from the internet.
One of them is actually fine.
[A]
Tongue scraping.
The one that is actually fine.
Genuinely helps with breath.
[C]
Oil pulling.
Twenty minutes for a result that mouthwash gets in thirty seconds.
Not harmful, just an odd use of your morning.
[C]
A diluted hydrogen peroxide rinse.
Has a legitimate use.
Most people online are using it far too strong and far too
often.
[D]
Charcoal brushing.
Abrasive, and the layer under your enamel is darker than your enamel.
[F]
Whitening with lemon juice.
Acid on enamel.
This one causes permanent damage and it is everywhere.
[F]
DIY aligners made from moulds at home.
No scan, no root position, no gum assessment.
[F]
Filing your own teeth flat with a nail file.
Irreversible in about four seconds.
[F]
Pulling your own tooth with pliers.
I wish this was not on the list.
[LAND IT]
One A grade out of eight.
That is roughly the hit rate of dental advice on the internet.