Unsafe beauty trend: TikToker files teeth at home, sparks outrage

Social media buzzed after a foreign beautician published a shocking video. Anyssa Taylor, known as “makeupby_anyssa,” decided to file down her teeth. Is the dangerous trend making a comeback?

Teeth filing is a dental procedure that involves gently grinding the surface of the teeth to improve their shape or length or to even out irregularities. It is usually done for aesthetics to give the teeth a more symmetrical and attractive appearance.

For example, teeth filing can be used in cases of minor damage, such as small cracks or uneven enamel. The procedure is relatively simple, painless, and does not require anaesthesia. However, it should be remembered that tooth filing should only be carried out by a qualified dentist to avoid damaging the teeth and to maintain oral health.

Anyssa Taylor, operating under the pseudonym “makeupby_anyssa,” is an American TikTok influencer who runs beauty content online. She records videos in which she tests various trends and showcases her makeup skills. The influencer is a licensed beautician who offers beauty services in California.

The TikToker published a video that outraged many netizens. The beautician decided to file down her teeth. She first used a nail drill. Unfortunately, she was dissatisfied with the result and tried a nail file. In the video description, she admitted: "Afterwards, I called my dentist." A few years ago, tooth filing was a true internet sensation. Many people tried to even out their teeth by themselves and save money. In most cases, it ended with an even more expensive visit to the dentist.