Dentist rates viral teeth trends from @tanglewooddentist

Name: Dentist rates viral teeth trends from @tanglewooddentist
Uploaded: 2025-10-13T21:56:57.000Z
Duration: 60 s
Channel: tanglewooddentist
Description: A dentist, prompted by an off-screen interviewer, rates a series of viral oral health trends on a scale of 1 to 10 (and sometimes negative numbers). For each trend—including tongue scraping, oil pulling, mouth taping, and using a water flosser—he provides a numerical score followed by a concise professional opinion on its effectiveness and safety.

A dentist, prompted by an off-screen interviewer, rates a series of viral oral health trends on a scale of 1 to 10 (and sometimes negative numbers). For each trend—including tongue scraping, oil pulling, mouth taping, and using a water flosser—he provides a numerical score followed by a concise professional opinion on its effectiveness and safety.

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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