Brace yourselves before eating these foods. Dr. Sam Jethwa, a London-based cosmetic dentist and founder of Bespoke Smile, is revealing the five foods people should avoid for the sake of their teeth. First up: Pork crackling. Also known as pork rinds, the crunchy side dish can cause crevices in the teeth that could eventually lead to decay. … Read more
What’s worse than getting cake stuck in your teeth? Getting your teeth stuck in the cake! A woman proved that sweets really are bad for your teeth after getting her dentures lodged in a cake during a birthday celebration gone awry. Footage of the dental breakdown currently boasts 65 million views on TikTok. The clip, … Read more
A healthy mouth means more than an attractive smile. Research has shown that oral health impacts the wellness of the entire body and is directly linked to risk levels for heart disease, pneumonia and other conditions. While it’s common knowledge that everyone should brush and floss every day, what about the things people are not supposed to do … Read more
Uber Technologies Inc has released the annual list of items left in vehicles by riders, which includes several odd things, such as an ankle monitor, people’s pets, dentures and teeth. The rideshare company released its annual list on April 27 to give people a snapshot of the most forgotten items, as well as some of which … 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
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. We’re so happy it’s summer, we can’t help but flash a smile as bright as the sun that is finally back. Teeth whitening may not have been a priority over the past couple years due to the pandemic, … Read more
There was some nurse-on-nurse violence. Footage captured the Jaws-dropping moment when a giant shark took a bite out of a diver’s back, leaving her with a gruesome 6-inch-wide wound. “We decided to do a free dive trip to shark bay and snorkel inside a group of sharks,” marine photographer and freediver Ibrahim Shafeeg, 37, who … Read more
A woman on TikTok is sharing her story of being 30 years old and wearing dentures. Cheyenne Dunn, who’s social media accounts are named “cheyssmilejourney,” is documenting her story of her oral health problems while attempting to break the stigma of needing dentures at a young age. Dunn, 31, describes herself as a “toothless babe,” … Read more
Nicolas Cage is a cut above the rest. The Oscar winner, 59, went to extreme lengths to become Count Dracula in the comedy-horror “Renfield.” The film’s makeup artist Christien Tinsley revealed that Cage trimmed his teeth and wore 3-D printed dentures for his vampire character. “We shaved Nic’s teeth down and the dentures were fitted … Read more
Chin acne got you down? Your tooth-brushing routine could be to blame. Toothpaste is an age-old hack to vanishing pimples fast, but breakouts around your mouth could be caused by brushing your teeth, a TikToker claims. The dermatology researcher, who goes by Dr.mehss online, posted a viral video earlier this month explaining the phenomenon. “POV: … 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
Your morning routine may be harming your smile. Dentists say that it’s actually best to brush your teeth before having breakfast. “Brushing your teeth before breakfast not only helps to remove this accumulation of plaque from your teeth, but it also gets your saliva production working,” Dr. Sam Jethwa, vice president of the British Academy of … Read more
Your bad date stories are no match for Jameela Jamil’s terrible tale. The 37-year-old “She-Hulk” actress recalled the horrifying experience she had with her “first-ever booty call” while promoting her new podcast “Bad Dates” Tuesday on the “TODAY” show. “How do I tell this again legally?” Jamil joked. “I had a man take several steps … Read more
Footage of Bruce Willis’ 68th birthday celebration set off alarm bells after fans noticed that the star appeared to be missing a tooth in the video. The touching clip had been posted by the 68-year-old’s ex-wife Demi Moore on Sunday, just a month after it came out that the “Die Hard” star was suffering from … 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
When Steven Cohen’s eldest daughter Lily lost her first tooth, he — or, rather, the Tooth Fairy — left $20 under her pillow. Not because the Upper West Side dad has money to burn, but because in today’s increasingly cash-free society, finding small bills lying around the house was like, well, pulling teeth. “I didn’t … Read more
More like 20,000 screams under the sea. Footage of a bizarre, ocean-dwelling wolffish that has two sets of scary-looking teeth is making waves online. The clip of the deep sea denizen’s nightmarish visage was posted earlier this month by Roman Fedortsov, a Russian trawlerman stationed off Murmansk, who photographs nightmarish critters he’s accidentally snared while trying … Read more
Well, this stinks. Dr. Jordan Brown, a Florida dentist who has more than 183,000 followers on TikTok, is filling users in on the way to tell if their toothbrush is in the splash zone — and New Yorkers with small bathrooms may want to brace themselves. “If you can see your toilet and your toothbrush … 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