This time, experts recommended the implementation of a TikTok health trend. Health applications, which became a trend in the social media application followed by millions of people, were generally found to be objectionable by experts.
Dentists say that the oral and dental care trend, which has also become a trend in TikTok, known as tongue scraping, can actually increase oral hygiene. The practice involves using a device to remove residue from the language. Dr. Sundeep Patel said it reduces bad breath, gingivitis and cavities.
DANGEROUS TRENDS ON TIKTOK
TikTok is full of videos defending fads claiming to improve health. Drinking chia seed water, consuming dry protein powder, and putting garlic in your nose are just the subject of a few videos. The tips claim to aid weight loss, increase the effectiveness of exercise, and prevent colds, respectively, but experts warn that these are ineffective or unsafe.
Tongue Scraping is IMPORTANT FOR ORAL HEALTH
But dentists say a tooth-based trend known as tongue scraping can actually improve oral hygiene.
According to Sundeep Patel, practice that involves using a device to remove debris on the tongue can eliminate bad breath as well as prevent gingivitis and cavities.
The dentist said that this is a more effective method than brushing to remove the white layer on the tongue, bacteria, debris and dead cells.
The practice involves scraping the tongue from back to front three or four times using gentle pressure with the help of a tongue cleaner after brushing and flossing.