You’ll bristle at this bad news. The disgusting truth is that your toothbrush could be harboring mold and bacteria, according to Dr. Ellie Phillips, a dentist based in Austin, Texas. “Many people are fully aware now how dangerous mold can be, and you may be working to get rid of mold in your house and … Read more
Ready to be spooked? Almost all Halloween candies bring horror to your teeth, dentists are declaring. As more than 73 million trick-or-treaters prepare their costumes ahead of the spooktacular holiday, experts are warning parents about all of the confections putting their kids’ pearly whites most at risk. Beverly Hills board-certified dentist Dr. Kevin Sands told … Read more
Cut the calories if you want to keep your pearly whites. A new study, published in Clinical Oral Investigations, found that cutting back on daily calories could help to slow the progression of gum disease. Researchers at King’s College London analyzed the results of several studies conducted on both humans and animals to discern the … Read more
It might be sheepshead but it’s teeth were very human. Maryland fisherman Brian Summerlin freaked out the internet after snagging a record 17-pound fish that possessed a mouthful of “human teeth.” “They’re amazing fish that have adapted to the food they eat,” the 38-year-old angler told Pen News of his anthropomorphic-looking haul, which he caught … Read more
You might want to brace yourselves for this one. A mom of two is filling parents in on the ultimate hack to get kids to brush their teeth — one commenter called it “genius.” Taking to a thread titled, “What are some mom hacks/ tricks/tips you do that make you feel like you are mastering … 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
Its third eye is blind. Scientists discovered a five new species of cusk-eel fish in the West Pacific Ocean, one of them having a “rather unique” distinctive eyespots on their fin which extends to their body, according to an article published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Zootaxa last week. The pink 4-inch fish’s distinctive eyespot, … Read more
A woman in the UK was left suffering from a painful and debilitating allergic reaction for weeks after spending over $1,200 on veneers last year. Lily Lindsay, 29, decided to get the procedure after spending her entire life being self-conscious of her smile, especially her two front teeth, so she shelled out the money for … Read more
Nothing could be more unsettling than having your food smile back at you. A woman in the Philippines nearly lost her lunch after she bought a fish to eat, only to discover that it had teeth so “humanlike” it looked like it had dentures. “I went to the market, one of the best markets here … Read more
A woman is fighting tooth and nail against internet trolls who are making fun of her “bunny teeth.” Ulya Nikita, from Palawan, Philippines, is being targeted online after she spent around $160 on a procedure to lengthen her two front teeth, Caters reported. Nikita decided to get the procedure after having her braces removed in … Read more
An 11-year-old Oklahoma native has reeled in an exotic catch — one that is most certainly not native to Oklahoma. Charlie Clinton of Edmond, Oklahoma, caught an exotic, invasive fish known as the Pacu, a freshwater fish related to the carnivorous piranha. It’s a South American fish, native to the Amazon. The boy reeled in the fish on July … 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 is spilling the “tooth” about veneer removal. Jack James, 22, was initially thrilled with the results of his $3,900 dental procedure after flying to Istanbul, Turkey, for the surgery. The Britain-based model loved the look of new pearly whites at first following the procedure in September 2022. But when his gums later started to … Read more
Losing your first tooth is a big deal for most kids. And for parents, many want to mark the occasion with an extra special visit from the tooth fairy. When Frankie’s daughter lost her first baby tooth, she knew she had to ensure the milestone would be remembered forever. The mom-of-three filmed the moment her six-year-old daughter lost her first … Read more
Brace yourself — a new “miracle” drug that could regrow your own teeth is in the works. Researchers in Japan are currently working on a medication that would allow people to grow a new set of teeth, with a clinical trial slated for July 2024, the country’s national daily, The Mainichi, recently reported. “The idea … Read more
The dirty tooth about brushing your teeth in the shower is it’s not doctor recommended. Dr. Payal Bhalla, lead dentist and clinical director of Quest Dental in England, recently explained that trying to kill two birds with one stone in the shower could actually lead to health problems. The first issue with brushing your teeth in … Read more
She joined the mile-high scrub. A woman horrified fellow flyers on a transcontinental flight after brazenly brushing her teeth in her seat — and even spitting into a cup. A Reddit post detailing her dental fly-giene routine is blowing up as viewers accuse her of causing a nightmare at 30,000 feet. According to the post, … Read more
She’s happy with her look — and that’s the tooth. A mom whose morning sickness was so bad she lost all of her teeth from excessive vomiting has learned to embrace her gummy grin — saying life is more “relaxing and enjoyable” now. Louise Cooper, 26, became pregnant for the first time in February 2017 … Read more
Diet Coke is low in calories, but experts claim its health risks are sky high — just in the first hour of consumption alone. The zero-sugar soda is a cult classic, thanks to its weight-friendly advertising, even as dentists warn it can erode enamel and activate the body’s “fat storage mode.” “Diet Coke, like other … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I struggled for years with vomiting and nausea, as well as other digestive issues I dismissed as having a “sensitive stomach.” When my fiance, “Marc,” and I started dating, he urged me to find out the cause of my issues. Six months ago, I was diagnosed with celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that … Read more