Americans admit to forgetting to brush their teeth five times per week. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, which also found that it’s not only the toothbrush that’s being forgotten — they also admit to skipping out on the floss and mouthwash four days each week. Despite their forgetful nature, an … Read more
Carboholics beware: Your favorite foods could be worse for your teeth than dessert. That’s right, those “sticky and bready” fermentable carbohydrates — think: white bread, pasta, chips, cereal and crackers — are wreaking havoc on your pearly whites, Whitney DiFoggio, a registered dental hygienist, told The Post. “The reason why fermentable carbohydrates are so bad for … Read more
This woman wanted a glowing smile — but not literally. A German TikTok user named Krys has gone viral for sharing a video of her modeling her dental implants in a nightclub — where unbeknownst to her they would glow under the blacklight. Since being posted three days ago, her video has over 7 million … Read more
This is not a drill. Dental experts are stressing the importance of keeping your teeth and gums healthy, especially as research suggests that poor oral hygiene is associated with dementia. “The public needs to be more aware of the correlation between oral health and cognitive abilities,” Chia-Shu Lin, a professor in dentistry at National Yang Ming … Read more
Her pie-in-the-sky idea has really taken off. A Colorado woman says she has saved $40,000 on medical and beauty treatments over nearly three years by traveling abroad to visit the dentist, receive Botox — and even get her hair done. “I was getting hair extensions done in Idaho — they had raised their prices to … Read more
She had a toothbrush with death. A 21-year-old woman reportedly swallowed her entire toothbrush after using it to dislodge a piece of food caught in her throat. Heizea, a woman from Galdakao, Spain — whose full identity was withheld by foreign media — claimed she’d been eating turkey on Nov. 29 when she began to … Read more
Water you talking about? Drinking water throughout the day is apparently bad for your teeth, according to a dentist. Dr. Ellie Phillips, a dentist based in Austin, Texas, posts educational videos to her TikTok account where she has 219k followers. In one video, which has nearly 14,000 views since being posted two days ago, she … Read more
You brushed your teeth and said your prayers, and now you’re ready for bed. Not so fast, says one expert. Clearing your nose may be just as important a pre-sleep ritual as brushing your teeth, says Dr. Sebastian Lomas, a UK-based dentist. In a TikTok video’s description, Lomas wrote to his 21,400 followers, “It’s time … Read more
Is she smoking hot? Or just smoking? Fans of Kate Moss, 49, were taken aback by recent photos of the supermodel smoking outside a posh London restaurant. The snaps published Wednesday seem to show Moss looking less-than-glamorous, and as one commenter put it: “Cancer sticks will age you like that.” Indeed, smoking is known to … Read more
Discovering your risk of heart disease is just a rinse away. A new study published in Frontiers in Oral Health suggests that a simple mouthwash could determine a person’s chances of developing heart disease. “We are starting to see more relationships between oral health and risk of cardiovascular disease,” Ker-Yung Hong, first author of the … Read more
When Janet Gardner found herself “Cryin’” after the plug was pulled on her rock star career, she turned to dentistry. The former lead vocalist of the glam metal band Vixen went on to pursue the family business after the Sunset Strip music scene went silent. The 61-year-old recently joined several artists who survived the decadent era of … Read more
Despite the World Health Organization’s recent warning about it, aspartame doesn’t pose a cancer risk, the FDA and industry experts insist — but given that the artificial sweetener is used in many chewing gums and candies, does it pose any risk to the teeth and gums? Chewing gum after meals is beneficial for the teeth because it increases saliva … Read more
He’s filling us in. An NYC dentist is revealing the four mistakes people make that wreak havoc on their smiles — and they have nothing to do with nightmarish TikTok challenges. Dr. Gerry Curatola, who founded Manhattan-based Rejuvenation Dentistry, is advising against some commonplace dental practices — such as brushing with charcoal toothpaste and undergoing … Read more
Brushing your teeth in the shower might sound like a time-efficient multitasking hygiene routine, but dentists throughout North America are letting the public know this is a risky way to clean those pearly whites. What’s wrong with brushing your teeth in the shower? Dental professionals are naming three reasons, and they’re concerned around high temperatures changing toothbrush bristles, … Read more
Sharing is caring, according to this dental hygienist. Jess Potter, a dental hygienist who starred on the UK version of the reality show “Married at First Sight,” took to TikTok to make a case as to why you should be sharing a toothbrush with your entire family. “Do you know that you can share a … Read more
Cavities may no longer cause holes in your teeth, or burn one in your pocket. While dental sealants have always been the preferred method to reduce the risk of cavities forming, a study has shown there’s a new technique that’s just as effective — as well as more accessible and cost-effective. Silver diamine fluoride, applied … Read more
Her breathing was a bit screwy. Doctors were dumbfounded to discover a screw in an elderly patient’s lung after she reportedly inhaled it following a dental procedure. The 70-year-old Spanish woman realized something was amiss after experiencing several respiratory infections for no apparent reason, Jam Press reported. She visited the Hospital Vithas Vigo in Pontevedra, … Read more
Each dentist has their own floss-ophy. Wei Jian, a dentist from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, took to TikTok to share the three common habits people make that could actually ruin their teeth. Jian’s list instructed viewers to nix the nail-biting, throw away their toothpicks and halt any teeth grinding. Jian’s 15-second viral video has already reached … Read more
He’s revealing the ugly “tooth” behind dentistry. A California doctor is disgusting the masses by sharing stomach-churning videos of his grossest procedures, which entail everything from pulverizing plaque repositories to removing multicourse meals from tooth cavities. Clips of these gag-worthy procedures are amassing millions of views and even earned him comparisons to celebrity dermatologist Sandra … Read more
Toothfully told, this one may have been best left to the professionals. A mom-of-five has shared her disastrous results after ordering veneers online, admitting she “can’t even talk” with them. TikTok user Sara Nash showed off her excessively pearly whites in the clip — which has been viewed over 15,000 times — admitting she doesn’t … Read more