This bites. It’s not entirely unheard of for teeth to grow in places other than the mouth, a condition known as ectopic teeth. However, a 16-year-old boy in India developed an ectopic tooth in a highly unusual place, which doctors are calling a first ever in the world in a case study of the atypical … Read more
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Kelly Ripa has come clean about the incredibly common “good” habit that’s actually not so good after all — and led her to require a pretty painful surgery. Late last month, the star took some time off from “Live with Kelly and Mark,” with her husband and co-host Mark Consuelos revealing that she had a … Read more
Actor Mickey Rourke looked unrecognizable in shocking photos captured this week. “The Wrestler” star, 73, was spotted in LA in a gray hoodie and jeans, but seemed to be missing what could be considered something more important: his teeth. His dental troubles actually go way back — but an expert explained to The Post how … Read more
The secret to a better brain workout might already be sitting in your bathroom. That matters as more and more people experience memory concerns. About one in 10 adults ages 45 and older report worsening memory loss or cognitive decline, according to the CDC, and many more are caring for someone experiencing cognitive challenges. There … Read more
You really can feel down in the mouth. We tend to think of depression as something that exists in the mind, but the reality is that it affects the whole body — and the whole body can have an impact on depression, including your teeth and gums. “Poor oral hygiene can lead to gum disease. … Read more
Talk about an oral fixation. Much of conception is out of our control and can simply come down to age or the number of eggs a woman produces. But some lifestyle habits could play a surprisingly big role in helping or hurting fertility, including one that’s right in front of your face — or more … Read more
Eau, eau, eau, Eau-zempic! You’ve heard of “Ozempic butt,” “Ozempic fingers,” “Ozempic mouth” and “Ozempic teeth” — now, there’s a new term to add to the GLP-1 lexicon: “Ozempic breath.” Bad breath is a common side effect of GLP-1 diabetes and weight loss drugs like Ozempic because they slow digestion, causing food to linger and … Read more
The show must go on — even when your teeth fall out. A pageant queen lost her chompers — but not her composure — during the Miss Grand Thailand 2026 preliminaries in Bangkok this week. In the video footage, 18-year-old Kamolwan Chanago is seen confidently introducing herself on stage — before mumbling her words when her false teeth … Read more
Menopause might be best known for hot flashes and night sweats — but did you know it could be taking a bite out of your smile, too? A survey of more than 1,000 women by Delta Dental found that seven in 10 women 50 and older have dealt with at least one oral health problem … Read more
A woman says she is “lucky to be alive” – after her unplugged electric toothbrush exploded and burst into flames. Charlotte Bowers, 33, had no issues with the Oral B brush for eight months, before it spontaneously combusted whilst she was asleep on February 2026. The explosion caused the toothbrush to set fire, but thankfully … Read more
Could three be the lucky number for a healthy mouth? Good oral hygiene is linked to a reduced risk of serious conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis. And while Americans are mostly taught to brush once in the morning and once at night — for two minutes each time, followed by flossing in the evening — maintaining pearly whites … Read more
Brushing your teeth could do more than brighten your smile — it may also help you live longer. Growing research suggests that good oral hygiene is linked to a reduced risk of serious conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis. At the annual American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference, which took place in Arizona … Read more
Move over medals — the real gold at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics was hanging in closets, strutting down opening-ceremony carpets and carving out slopes in couture. Hosted between fashion capital Milan and posh alpine playground Cortina d’Ampezzo, these Games morphed into a two-week catwalk on ice where athleticism met atelier — and the … Read more
Sweet salvation? Scientists at Tufts University have discovered a way to produce a safe dupe for sucrose, AKA table sugar. Better yet, the sweet stuff has significantly fewer calories, minimal impact on blood sugar, and may even have potential benefits for oral and gut health. Unlike artificial sweeteners, tagatose is a naturally occurring sugar found … Read more
Dr. Jonathan B. Levine is the first to admit that expectations aren’t particularly high when people visit the dentist. “This profession not only needs reinvention, it needs rebranding,” he told The Post. “I say to you, ‘a dentist’ — what do you think about? Needles, pain? Not great experiences.” The problem is, regular dental visits … Read more
It’s quite distasteful. Your last meal is usually to blame if there’s a bad taste lingering in your mouth — but it could also be a sign you’re sick. So if something’s sour — or stale or rotten or just otherwise gross — read on to see what infections and illnesses might be brewing. Having … Read more
Chew on this. We’ve all heard the myth that swallowed gum stays in your body for seven years. While that’s not true, it’s still generally not great to swallow it, since our digestive system can’t break it down. But there is an exception: mastic gum can be digested — and in fact, you’re supposed to … Read more
The 8-year-old daughter of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Danielle Cabral has been rocking a bougie new accessory — and no, it’s not bursting with bows, tulle or sequins. You can’t tell by looking at her, but Valentina Cabral sports a pricey metal appliance that sits inside her mouth and gives her teeth … Read more
Even though she recently experienced some horrid health issues, Jenny McCarthy is feeling grateful ahead of the holidays. “I’ve had nine surgeries this year, on my mouth,” “The Masked Singer” judge, 53, told People this week. “I had one infection that turned into another and another, and then I had these growths show up on my … Read more