Teeth Grinding Madness: Exploring a Harmful TikTok Trend
                     TEETH GRINDING 
MADNESS:
Exploring a Harmful 
TikTok Trend 
Kids will be kids, right? 
They often make silly or goofy mistakes 
that can be easily remedied. 
But what about when a new trend 
appears in online culture that leads 
to lifelong dental problems 
and costly procedures? 
If that sounds a little too scary 
to be true, think again!
TikTok -- a popular app that allows 
its users to make funny videos and 
memes to share with friends – 
has come under fire with users 
partaking in a harmful dental trend. 
Nail Filing Your Teeth
Many that have partaken in the trend have claimed they're unhappy 
with the visual appearance of their teeth.
One user, @MiaDio, said, "I'm going to file my teeth down because they 
are not perfect," before grinding her enamel away with a nail file. 
She then goes on to show that her teeth are, in fact, straight. But this 
raises an interesting question: what kind of dental damage are TikTok 
users causing by engaging in this activity?
The Role 
of Enamel
To understand why this behavior is dangerous, 
we must first explore the role that enamel plays 
on our smile. 
Did you know that enamel -- the outermost 
layer of the tooth -- cannot be regenerated 
or restored once destroyed? 
Filing one's enamel also causes dental issues 
years down the road. 
When the structural integrity of the enamel 
diminishes, the entire tooth becomes more 
sensitive and prone to infection. 
Experiences such as cavities, discoloration, 
cracking, fracture lines and sensitivity to hot 
and cold substances are on the horizon. 
The Correct 
Approach to 
Dental 
Imperfections
Do you have uneven, crooked teeth 
that leave you feeling dissatisfied? 
If so, filing them down to match your 
surrounding teeth is not the treatment 
for you! 
Instead, realize that filing your teeth 
can lead to the need for fillings, 
crowns, caps and cosmetic treatments 
to return your teeth to normal. 
If this doesn't sound like fun, 
don't participate in the TikTok 
filing challenge.
Instead, set up an appointment with 
us for a consultation, so we can tell 
you what options are available 
for your needs.
Hive-Mind 
Behavior
“ Remember when you were a child and an adult asked you if you would jump off of a bridge if you saw your friends doing it? 
Although you may have jokingly replied 
'yes' to their question, this type 
of mentality can be seen within 
the TikTok community.
At Noble Dental Care, we want you to 
enjoy your life, laugh with your friends 
and make memories on TikTok that 
don't require future dental work. 
Do you want to be the person that has 
lifelong issues with their teeth on 
account of a random internet meme? 
If you have any dental-related 
questions, or if you have participated
in the teeth-filing TikTok challenge, 
we want to hear from you! 
We can repair any damage 
and have you smiling in no time!
Noble Dental Care is a family 
oriented dental care clinic 
with dentists that care about 
you and your health.
Give us the opportunity to give 
you the smile of your dreams.
Call us for an appointment 
at (480) 820-3515. 
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