Expert rates viral health trends from @tanglewooddentist

A dentist sits at his desk and systematically rates a series of viral oral health trends presented to him by an off-screen voice. For each trend, such as tongue scraping, oil pulling, and mouth taping, an illustrative image appears on screen as he provides a numerical rating (from 1-10, sometimes negative) and a brief, professional explanation for his assessment.

Creator: @tanglewooddentist on TikTok

Transcript

Tongue scraping. Five. Helps reduce bacteria. It gives you fresher breath. I really like tongue scraping. It's not gonna stop anything, but it is gonna make your mouth healthier and smell better. Oil pulling. Zero. It does absolutely nothing. Not harmful, but doesn't do anything. Xylitol gum. Four, raises the pH in your mouth after you've had a meal. Gives you protection against cavities. It's a great substitute when you can't brush your teeth after eating. Mouth taping. Negative three, bad bad

Topics: Health, Wellness, Education

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