From what it’s actually like to get veneers to the scary downsides of the dental procedure, we’ve rounded up the most viral TikTok videos you simply have to watch before you go to the dentist.
If you search for the term “veneer” in Tik Tok, a plethora of content related to this viral trend will emerge. With unwavering zeal, people embrace these potentially irreversible dental procedures in their pursuit of the “perfect smile,” often leading to serious health problems and risks.
What are veneers?
Dental veneers are a cosmetic treatment often promoted as a quick and easy way to improve your smile. It is a thin, custom-made porcelain mold that is then bonded to the front surface of a tooth. If you read between the lines, it basically means you are getting veneer will not strengthen or repair your teeth, but instead weaken them and simply cover them.
Veneers and crowns, what’s the difference?
Unlike veneers, a dental crown surrounds the entire tooth, acting as a “cap”. Dental crowns can be used to rebuild the strength of broken or worn teeth, to restore their natural shape or size, or generally just to improve appearance. While I’m not a dentist, crowns definitely sound like a better option than veneers. See for yourself…
In the video below, a young lady shares her experience of shaving her teeth for this procedure. Her videos quickly raised concerns among many dentists as her teeth appeared to be healthy. Many of these professionals have issued warnings about the potential dangers associated with getting veneers.
@miss_cpy Biggest thanks to @dentalcentreturkey for taking such good care of me 🥹🦷# veneer #crowns #dentalcentreturkey #turkey
Veneers without preparation:
In this next clip, we are introduced to a woman who has clearly had the veneer procedure done as well. However, in this video, a dental professional explains how the veneers the woman has placed are “no-prep veneers.” The problem with these is that if you already have quite thick large teeth, then sliding veneers will add a bulky layer, resulting in a rather unattractive aesthetic appearance.
@thebenist Sometimes veneers aren’t always bad! Here’s why! @ORAL ° HARMONY #teeth # veneer #smile
Preparations for the crown:
Another young influencer shared his experience on social media after going to Turkey for a procedure he thought would be veneers. Unfortunately, he fell victim to a fraudulent situation and ended up with crowns.
@thebenist Sometimes the cheapest not always the best! PLEASE DON’T DO THIS 😭😳🦷💥 # veneer #dentistry #reaction #health
“I hate my yellow teeth, so I got veneers”
In this TikTok, a woman talks about how she decided to get veneers only because her teeth were yellow. Some of the users in the comment section pointed out that she could easily get her teeth professionally whitened.
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Veneers with clips:
With clip-on veneers, people risk much less than taking on full function. Like porcelain veneers, these temporary clip-on veneers are not without problems, as the following TikToks prove:
@thebenist What do you think of the clip in veneer 👀? # veneer #straight teeth #reaction
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Creating your own veneers:
In this video, a girl demonstrates how to make her own veneers at home using a viral kit, but what she fails to realize is that what she has put in her mouth is the mold for her teeth, not the veneer itself . Watch the funny mishap here:
@raerachelle1 Reply to @b3b359 PART 2 🤣😮💨
What are the disadvantages of having veneers?
In this video, a woman expresses her displeasure with the fragility of veneers and recounts an incident where one of her teeth unexpectedly broke while she was eating, revealing the shaved lower teeth underneath.
@juliawang_htx The downside to the veneer is when they pop up randomly when I’m eating and I’m glad I didn’t swallow it! But the pros outweigh the cons and you still don’t regret getting them. # veneer #veneersjourney #veneerscheck #kaplamas_smile #ReasonFor Booking #CODSquadUp # trending #foryoupage #fyp
Don’t do it if you can’t keep up with them
The woman in the clip ruefully explains how you should always keep up with your veneers, as they could crack or pop at any moment:
@iamrichiere Don’t do it if you can’t keep up with the maintenance # veneer #teeth whitening #dentalcare #fluff #brush your teeth 🦷
Are veneers making your breath stink?
Some netizens have also talked about how veneers can sometimes lead to bad breath.
@tiaramymaloy #bad breath # veneer #dental hygiene #fyp #question of the day #blacktiktok #veneersjourney #viral
@thekidzdentist BREATHING HATS 🤮 This is why some people stink with veneer! 😷 @markiemarkland8 # veneer #dentist #teeth #tooth teeth cleaning plaque removal tartar removal rotten teeth tooth decay abscess extraction tooth extraction cavity infection hole in toothpaste teeth implants dental care
How harmful are veneers to your health?
A young dental student explains the potential ramifications associated with veneers, emphasizing the need for careful consideration before choosing the procedure.
@drtaylordjones I hope this helped! #dentalstudent #dental school #fyp #dentist #viral # veneer
Veneers gone wrong
In this behind-the-scenes video, a dentist describes how young dentists still in their third or fourth year of medical school often find themselves performing the procedure on willing participants for less than doing it professionally.
@veneercheck #stitch with @chelc.smithh The potential downside of veneers # veneer #veneercheck
A dentist provides information on the possible development of cavities under veneers.
@drzmackie Veneers gone wrong! #dentist # veneer #cavities #smilemakeovers #teeth whitening Unknown background video source. Please DM me for credit.
Should I get veneers?
In this podcast, two men discuss veneers, their pros, cons, and potential dangers.
@lastoftherealpod How bad is it to have veneers? 🦷🪥 New podcast with @Singing Dentist #singingdentist #teeth #veneersjourney # veneer #clinic #oral hygiene
Dentist extracting defective veneers from a patient
A dentist demonstrates the process of removing ill-fitting veneers from a patient:
@joycethedentist Dentistry Explained Episode 112 | Veneers can leak due to decay if not glued in place. Veneer cementation is a technically sensitive procedure and it is important to refer to an experienced cosmetic dentist. Unfortunately these were only done 6 months ago (elsewhere) and are already in need of replacement. Who wants to see the end result? # veneer #newportbeach #dentist #greenscreenvideo
Unhappy customer
A young woman describes her unfortunate experience after which she was not happy with the end result:
@missmiranda_rae This is part 1 – it hasn’t gotten to the bad parts yet 🤦🏻♀️ stay tuned. Please don’t be rude. If you have any questions feel free to ask, I tried to cover everything I could remember in a short amount of time #cgsmile #cgcosmetic # veneer #veneerfail #scam #crook #imitation #veenercheck #badveeners #offense
