Tiktoker’s home teeth filing sparks backlash among netizens

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

Teeth filing is a dental procedure that involves gently grinding the surface of the teeth to improve their shape and length or even out irregularities. It is usually done for aesthetic reasons, 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 anesthesia. However, it should be noted that teeth filing should only be done by a qualified dentist to avoid damaging the teeth and maintain oral health.

Anyssa Taylor, operating under the pseudonym "makeupby_anyssa," is an American TikTok influencer. She creates beauty content online, recording videos where she tests various trends and showcases her makeup skills. The influencer is a licensed beautician offering beauty services in California.

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