Top dental trends: What’s worth the hype and what to skip?

You’ve probably seen influencers on social media talking about their latest dental hygiene hack for achieving the perfect smile, or wellness influencers sharing tips on how to improve your oral health…

Oral health trends

Electric toothbrushes

Electric toothbrushes have been on the market for a number of years now, and the technology continues to improve…

So are they worth it? Absolutely.

Oil pulling

Popularized by wellness influencers in more recent years, oil pulling is actually an ancient Ayurvedic practice…

But does it actually work? The reality is there have been very few studies done on oil pulling…

Waterpik / water flosser

Water flossers are touted as being an excellent alternative to string floss…

So are they worth the cost? Maybe…

Tongue scraper

Tongue scrapers are u-shaped pieces of medical-grade stainless steel…

Should you be using a tongue scraper? If you struggle with bad breath…

Cosmetic dentistry trends

Veneers

In the search for that perfect smile, people are turning to veneers as a solution…

Should you invest in veneers? It depends on the individual…

Teeth whitening

Everyone wants a bright white smile, but if you drink a lot of coffee or tea…

The at-home whitening kits can be effective, but they aren’t without risk…

So what’s the best way to achieve whiter teeth?…

Tooth gems

Tooth gems have been gaining popularity on social media…

There are permanent and semi-permanent options…

Are tooth gems worth the hype?…

Gum contouring

Laser gum contouring can be used to reshape a “gummy smile”…

Is it worthwhile? If you have smile insecurities due to your gum line…

Final thoughts

Sticking to the basics of good oral hygiene—regular brushing and flossing with good technique—is often enough…