Trends & Culture 7 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Short answer: A tooth gem is a small crystal or jewel bonded to the front of a tooth with dental adhesive. Applied by a professional without drilling, it is generally low-risk and temporary, lasting weeks to a year. The… Continue reading All You Need to Know About Tooth Gems in 2026
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DIY Dental Hacks: What Works, What Doesn’t, and When to Call the Pros
Trends & Culture 6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Short answer: Some DIY dental hacks are harmless, a few are useful in a pinch, and a handful are genuinely dangerous. The rough rule: cosmetic touch-ups done gently are usually fine, but anything that moves teeth, treats decay, or… Continue reading DIY Dental Hacks: What Works, What Doesn’t, and When to Call the Pros
Mouth Taping: Dangerous Trend or Real Health Fix?
Trends & Culture 7 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Short answer: Mouth taping gets one thing right and one thing dangerously wrong. Nasal breathing really is better than mouth breathing. But taping your lips shut is a workaround that can be risky if you have congestion or undiagnosed… Continue reading Mouth Taping: Dangerous Trend or Real Health Fix?
Mewing: Does This Jawline Trend Actually Work?
6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Trends & Culture Mewing comes up in my chair almost every week now, usually from a teenager who saw it on TikTok and wants to know if resting their tongue a certain way will hand them a sharper jawline. It has… Continue reading Mewing: Does This Jawline Trend Actually Work?