An Inside Look at the “With and Without Dentures” TikTok Trend

With over one billion users, TikTok is one of the most popular apps ever! While it’s widely known for its dance videos, healthy recipe hacks, and comedic skits, there is a recent trend that stands apart from the rest: with and without dentures. To learn all about the message behind this content and why it’s important, keep reading.

First, Meet Alicia (aka Princess Glitterhead)

Alicia is a content creator on TikTok who decided to use her platform for something unique: breaking the stigma of dentures. Although she never had problems with her teeth growing up, that all changed when she became a mother. Pregnancy after pregnancy, her oral health problems progressed, leaving her with chipped, decayed, and missing teeth. Around this time, she struggled to smile, talk, and laugh confidently. That’s when she decided to look into getting dentures. Now, she has a full smile, strong bite, and restored confidence thanks to this tried-and-true tooth-replacement solution!

The Origin of the “With and Without Dentures” Trend

On her platform, Alicia has shared her journey, answered frequently asked questions, showed before and after photos, and opened up her life to her followers. Now, she’s encouraging others to speak up too! In a video that has more than 10 million views, she challenges other people with dentures to show what they look like with and without them to bring awareness to just how common they are.

Why Alicia’s Message Is Important

Today, roughly 178 million Americans are struggling with tooth loss. Despite this, there tends to be a lot of misinformation about dentures, like they are only for “old” people. In reality, that’s not the case! While Alicia has spoken candidly about her own fears and struggled with the process of losing their teeth, she’s also been an advocate for being proud of your dentures. In one interview with Buzzfeed, she said, “We don’t have to hate ourselves for needing dentures, no matter what the reason. There is no reason to feel shame for fixing something about yourself that will improve the quality of your life.” THAT is what this TikTok trend is all about.

About the Practice

With six exceptional dental professionals, including an orthodontist and a prosthodontist, you can turn to our team at Ralph Avenue Dental Care for all of your dental needs. If you’re struggling with tooth loss, then you’ll be happy to know that we offer dental implants, dental bridges, and dentures, and we would be more than happy to help you decide which one is best for you. If you have a question about life with dentures or would like to schedule an appointment, visit our website or call (718) 531-0300.