The Trend That Takes Your Teeth
The Veneer Check has been a popular trend in the beauty community on TikTok for the past few years, with numerous videos of influencers flashing stumpy smiles before revealing their mouth makeovers. The silly challenge may seem like a harmless way to flaunt wealth and a shiny new smile, but the regret may set in sooner than 20 years.
Dentists are now warning us of the dangers of having our teeth filed down for veneers. They say it’s an unnecessary step reserved for crown placement and can lead to nerve damage and painful extractions. Veneers also need to be replaced after 10-15 years, which means more shaping our teeth can’t handle. They recommend seeing a pro dentist who won’t file away your teeth like an ugly toenail.