From DIY teeth whitening to homemade braces, social media is filled with dental hacks promising a cheaper path to a brighter, straighter smile.

But dental experts warn some of the most popular trends could cause permanent damage to your teeth and gums.

Dental experts at hellodent reviewed several widely shared oral health trends on TikTok, including DIY whitening, filing teeth with nail files, homemade orthodontics, oil pulling and at-home plaque removal.