The UFSBD warns of the dangers of certain dental practices that are harmful to health and are circulating on social networks.
- The UFSBD warns about cosmetic dental procedures offered on social networks.
- Orthodontic treatments, whitening products, tooth alignment techniques such as filing, cutting or fitting prostheses on healthy teeth, offered on the internet, are dangerous.
- Do not trust the many dental aesthetic offers circulating on the internet. The dentist is the only expert capable of providing reliable oral care and advice.
Unnecessary dental mutilations, unsuitable orthodontic treatments, teeth whitening carried out with non-compliant products, etc. Here are some of the harmful dental practices highlighted by the UFSBD (French Union for Oral Health) which is issuing an alert to this subject.
The dream of perfect teeth…
In a communicated dated July 11, 2023, and posted online on the site ufsbd.frthe UFSBD warns of unsavory dental procedures circulating on social networks.
Nowadays, networks have a huge influence on our lives. New attractive trends appear daily. Anyone who dreams of white and perfectly aligned teeth can easily access, in one or two clicks, proposals that they think are suitable and reliable. However, these treatments are normally reserved for dental surgeons (oral whitening, orthodontic treatments, etc.).
Thus, the UFSBD warns that the acts encouraged by these networks constitute a danger for oral health. These ” excesses of social networks » are often carried out in an advertising context and “ under the cover of aesthetic claims “. But be careful because they are generally a source of relatively harmful effects on health, particularly dental health.
…source of dangerous dental mutilations
The UFSBD emphasizes certain methods that circulate on social networks such as filing teeth, cutting teeth or even fitting dental prostheses on healthy teeth, thus raising hopes of perfect alignment of the teeth. However, these acts are indeed considered mutilations since their indication is in no way medical and is harmful, dangerous and of no use.
Likewise, he advises the greatest caution with regard to orthodontic care offered on the internet. Indeed, even if their low prices and the assurance of impeccable alignment are attractive, they represent a risk for your mouth since these treatments must normally be carried out by specialists (orthodontists, dental surgeons). These professionals are the only ones authorized to put them in place and carry out appropriate monitoring which requires regular precise adjustments. The health of your teeth depends on it.
The UFSBD also focuses on teeth whitening products sold on the web but whose composition does not comply with current regulations. Here again, your dentist is the only expert on the subject.
The French Union for Oral Health insists on the fact that “ It is essential to choose the least invasive treatments to preserve the health of your teeth throughout your life. “.
The ideal smile does not exist. It is best not to take any risks by asking your doctor, dental surgeon or orthodontist for advice. In short, to a health professional.
