Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

Yeah, those DIY braces hacks are worrying... I've also noticed teens using at-home teeth whitening methods with lemon juice or baking soda excessively—pretty harsh on enamel. Makes me wonder if platforms could do more to flag or limit these risky trends before they spread widely. Has anyone seen social media actually stepping in effectively to curb these trends, or is it mostly reactive after something goes viral?

"Makes me wonder if platforms could do more to flag or limit these risky trends before they spread widely."

Honestly, I've seen platforms mostly reacting after the damage is already done... kinda like playing catch-up. I remember when charcoal toothpaste was everywhere—my dentist gently warned me off it, saying it could be abrasive. Social media didn't really step in until dentists started speaking out publicly. Maybe platforms could partner proactively with health professionals to spot these trends earlier? It's worrying how quickly misinformation spreads, especially when teens are involved...

Yeah, I get what you're saying, but I'm not sure platforms alone can really keep up with every risky trend popping up. I mean, teens have always found creative (and sometimes questionable) ways to experiment—remember when people were whitening teeth with lemon juice and baking soda? My cousin tried that and ended up with super sensitive teeth for weeks. Platforms can't realistically monitor every DIY hack out there, but maybe they could at least highlight credible info or warnings from professionals more prominently. Like, instead of just reacting after something goes viral, they could boost reliable dental health content proactively. Might not stop everyone from trying weird stuff, but at least it'd give teens a fighting chance to make smarter choices...

Yeah, I totally see your point about platforms not being able to catch everything. Honestly, as someone who's always nervous about dental stuff (I literally triple-check toothpaste ingredients, lol), having credible info front and center would help ease anxiety for people like me. Teens are gonna experiment regardless, but maybe if solid advice is easier to find, fewer kids would end up hurting themselves...at least they'd have a better shot at avoiding the worst outcomes.

Ugh, I feel you on the dental anxiety! Seriously, I once spent like 2 hours googling whether floss could expire (don't judge me, lol). But yeah, you're right—teens are always gonna test limits, that's just part of growing up. Still, you'd think platforms could at least push some legit dental advice higher in search results or something. Wonder if dentists are actually teaming up with social media to tackle this stuff yet...?