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Talking with teeth is a buzzy topic on social media once again, but what does it mean? The term comes from a TikTok trend where users lip-sync to see if their top or bottom teeth show when they talk. Users are split into two groups: top teeth talkers and bottom teeth talkers. Keep reading to learn which one you are—and what the debate reveals about fickle beauty standards.
Top or Bottom Teeth Talker Trend Explained
In 2022 and again in 2024, a viral TikTok trend had people record themselves lip-syncing to see if their top or bottom teeth showed while talking. The trend created a contradictory beauty standard. In 2022 bottom teeth talkers were considered more attractive, but in 2024 top teeth talkers were more desirable.
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