Dangerous TikTok Trend Shows People Using Nail Files on Their Teeth—And Dentists Are Cringing Videos on the social media platform feature young influencers and amateurs showing off the dangerous tooth-smoothing technique, which involves grinding the enamel with an ordinary emery board or metal nail file. “I’m gonna file my teeth down with a nail file […]

The TikTok trend of filing teeth with a nail fire is making many people horrified. The DIY dental procedure is giving dentists a toothache. “When I saw these videos, I almost fell off my chair,” said Dr. Kami Hoss. “We get one set of teeth and once you file it down, it’s never going to […]

If there is ever a more critical time to have unity among health organizations about providing treatment to patients, it is now. That is why the latest and inconsistent recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the ADA are so frustrating. As dental professionals, it is important we remain open and continue to provide […]

My 8-year-old doesn’t have cavities or crooked teeth and that’s not by chance. Here’s my oral health guide for parents with kids of all ages. By Kami Hoss, DDS, MS  When I was growing up, I had more cavities than I’m willing to admit, and my mouth was so small that I had four of my […]

TUESDAY, June 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Dental offices responded to COVID-19 lockdowns in much the same way as other medical professions, halting routine visits and only providing emergency care to patients in dire need. But now that stay-at-home orders are lifting, many dentists are reopening, but with new protocols to limit infection. Your dental […]

Is it safe to see your doctor in person, get an elective procedure, or have your child vaccinated? What to know and what to do. If you’re like many Americans, you may have seen a doctor in person in recent months only if you absolutely had to. That’s because in mid-March—at the recommendation of the […]