Smile, you’re on ToothTok camera. Dentists of TikTok taking a bite out of Hollywood, exposing leading ladies and lads for their high-cost cosmetic dental work. Many celebrities with impossibly pretty teeth have allegedly undergone dental treatments to give them whiter, straighter and more uniform chompers. While some use their fame and fortune to catch up … Read more
WASHINGTON — If you have stained or chipped teeth, you might be considering veneers, customized teeth coverings that can restore a photogenic smile without more extensive dental work. But dentists warn that these pricey cosmetic enhancements are at the center of a worrisome online trend: unlicensed practitioners without proper training or supervision offering low-cost veneers. These self-described … Read more
Recent research suggests that Gen X and millennial Americans are at higher risk of developing several different cancers than older generations, but could the key to prevention lie in our morning routines? An encouraging new study suggests that performing the bare minimum of daily oral maintenance, i.e., regularly brushing and flossing your teeth, could drastically reduce your risk … Read more
A woman was left missing her front teeth and a broken nose – after “jokingly” attempting a “Dirty Dancing” lift with her boyfriend. Flo Bragg, 27, was holidaying in Provence, France when she decided to try the famous lift from the 1987 smash, made famous by Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze. The pair were “bored” … Read more
This dentist is revealing the tooth about oral hygiene. Dr. Alex Foo says it takes more than brushing and flossing twice per day to keep your teeth healthy. To prevent dental destruction, the award-winning dentist says it is imperative to give your teeth a break after lunch. A two-hour food embargo after a midday meal … Read more
She’s sharing her morning drill. UK dental surgeon Shaadi Manouchehri has revealed her three-step routine for good oral hygiene — brushing her teeth before breakfast, scraping her tongue twice a day and using mouthwash before brushing. “I’m a dentist of almost 10 years, and it’s taken me that long to perfect this, and I feel like I … Read more
They’re trying to set these DIYers straight. Dental experts are advising against fake, decorative braces applied at home — also known as “fashion braces” — because the unnecessary heavy metal can cause painful tooth damage, detrimental misalignment or oral infections. “Tooth enamel does not grow back,” Dr. Samuel Lee, an orthodontist based in Southern California, … Read more
Here’s some news to harsh your yellow. Experts at Rikfkin Dental, which serves the Yorktown Heights and Carmel areas of New York, have taken to TikTok to warn patients that whitening toothpaste may make their chompers more likely to stain and chip. Spilling the tea on teeth, the clip cautions folks that “whitening toothpastes do … Read more
The a-pacu-lypse is upon us. As if US waterways weren’t teeming with enough invasive fish of late, a Texas angler caught a South American piranha relative with “human teeth” at a local lake on Sunday. The fish, dubbed a pacu, was bagged at Lake Meredith in Sanford and is currently housed at the Lake Meredith … Read more
A recently found jawbone, arm bone fragment and teeth collected from an archaeological site in Indonesia revealed a diminutive ancestor of humans dubbed a “hobbit” who lived around 700,000 years ago. The “hobbit,” named after J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, is believed to be even smaller than a previously discovered human “hobbit” descendant from 60,000 … Read more
Call it dental h-AI-genics. A Boston-based tech company, backed by Mark Zuckerberg’s dentist father, has successfully managed the world’s first all-robotic dental procedure. Perceptive, a business that harnesses artificially intelligent imaging software paired with a robotic arm, has taken a big bite out of future medical technology. A robot carried out the first-ever automated dental … Read more
Tempted to cuddle a sloth? Not so fast. Despite how huggable the mammals appear, activists are warning animal lovers not to partake in the interactive zoo experiences, which have cropped up all over social media. “The desire for proximity — to touch, to feel the immediate presence of animals — is very old,” Nigel Rothfels, … Read more
How, where and when we wash various parts of our bodies is a real conversation starter on the internet. This week TV hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager started a new debate about whether it is ever okay to brush your teeth – while in the shower. The debate began as Hoda told her … Read more
It’s well established that our mouths are filthy and our toothbrushes are germ bombs. In the battle for oral health, toothbrush covers seem to serve a noble purpose; protecting us from poo particles. These covers are supposed to keep us safe from the so-called ‘splash zone’ of the bathroom, where fecal matter can transfer to … Read more
Oh, hail no! Dentists are sharing the risks of chewing ice, warning that it can lead to chipped or fractured teeth and increased sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures. “Tooth enamel is made up of rod-like structures that are composed of thousands of microscopic crystals,” Dr. Roopali Kulkarni, a doctor of dental medicine and a … Read more
Just call it a matcha made in heaven. Using matcha, a type of green tea, as a mouthwash could lead to a healthier smile, according to a new study. Researchers in Japan used a mouthwash made with matcha extract and were able to inhibit the growth of P. gingivalis, a type of bacteria that causes … Read more
A new study suggests a link between greater fluoride intake in pregnancy and toddlers with behavioral problems. Children in the womb exposed to higher levels of fluoride — a mineral found naturally in water in varying amounts — later were more likely to experience temper tantrums, headaches, stomachaches, anxiety, and symptoms linked to autism, according … Read more
It’s a hot topic — should you brush your teeth before or after you eat breakfast? Some people are adamant pre-breakfast devotees, saying it helps establish a consistent routine and avoid having morning breath while eating. I, for one, am in this camp. When I wake up, I brush my teeth, wash my face, and … Read more
Dora’s been exploring a little too much. A large UK water company has shared its top 10 list of “weird and wacky” items that workers have found clogging up sewers after they were questionably flushed down a toilet. On Friday, central England sewage service Severn Trent revealed that a Dora the Explorer action figure — … Read more
She’s revealing the ugly tooth about her beautiful new teeth. A Texas model says dental implants left her with bruising so bad that she looked like a human “Rorschach inkblot test.” Jessica Macko, 44, had all-on-4 dental implant surgery on Apr. 2, with an oral surgeon removing the mom’s real, rotting teeth before screwing 14 … Read more