1 month ago 15th Oct 09:31
Forget YouTube, stick with toothpaste tube, says Cosmetic Dentistry Guide
Britain’s teeth have become the latest victims of the credit crunch, with more people resorting to discount treatments, DIY disasters and dubious dental advice.
More broke Brits are using their own methods and materials, and putting their health at risk by getting amateur advice from YouTube rather than a qualified dentist.
That’s according to Dr Prav Solanki, founder of the Cosmetic Dentistry Guide – the leading website that offers guidance and information for anyone considering dental treatment.
“Our dentists have reported more cases of people turning up with damaged teeth and gums after trying to do their own teeth whitening,” says Dr Solanki.
“YouTube is full of home whitening advice videos, such as people showing how they brush hydrogen peroxide straight onto the teeth. These get a five-star rating but are irresponsible and dangerous.”
Dr Solanki says that botched homemade fixes and poor application of over-the-counter treatments account for an increasing number of patients having the smiles wiped off their faces when they have to seek out expert advice to treat the damage done by their scrimping.
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