This Dentist Took To TikTok To Debunk A Toothpaste Myth – And It Seems We’ve All Been Using It Wrong
For all the oral hygiene fans out there – and, let’s face it, who isn’t? – there was a quite shocking story at the tail-end of 2020. But don’t worry if you missed it because we’ve got you covered. It seems that a young Malaysian dentist took to TikTok to declare that we’ve all been using toothpaste wrong. And not only are we unable to correctly complete this most basic of tasks, but we’re also putting our health at risk. So what’s the deal?
Startling revelations
According to Dr. Gao’s startling revelations, we’re all making a costly mistake when it comes to cleaning our teeth. And while most of us are definitely guilty of toothpaste misuse, it’s really not our fault. As far as the TikTok dentist is concerned, at least, there are bigger culprits out there.
All wrong
So while Dr. Gao lays a bit of the blame squarely at our individual doors, he also points a minty finger at some other guilty parties. Step forward toothpaste companies. And welcome to the party the advertising agencies that help promote dental hygiene products. The TikTok dentist says that there are, in fact, some serious issues with how these companies choose to publicize their ranges.
Commercial influence
For Dr. Gao, our serious lack of knowledge is a simple case of misinformation. And that comes from one hugely influential source: commercials. According to the dentist, toothpaste ads are grossly misleading. Given that said advertisements have been airing for decades, too, it’s no wonder so many of us seem to have absolutely no idea that what we’re doing is wrong.
Raised eyebrows
Airing on TikTok in September 2020, Dr. Gao’s perfectly pitched infotainment video raised more than a few eyebrows on social media. And judging by the comments on the clip’s page, the dentist’s revelations have blown a mind or two. No one, it seems, could believe just how wrong they’d been. Or for how long.
