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
Tooth be told, most people don’t brush their teeth well. There are many ways to screw up such a simple act — you don’t hit all the spots, you don’t do it long enough and you don’t do it often enough. A $299 full-mouth electric toothbrush may be just what the dentist ordered. The Feno … 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
Time to brush up on your nightly routine. A TikTok doc says there’s one vital step you’re likely skipping every night from your hygiene routine — and it could make a huge difference in your overall health. “Guys, I’m going to give you one mind-blowing health tip that can not only have a profound impact … Read more
A Las Vegas hotel guest claimed he had a brush with horror when housekeeping used his toothbrush to clean his room. Posting to TikTok, Lavell Jackson, who is an investor and realtor, alleged that Mandalay Bay Las Vegas offered him a mere $50 credit and a new toothbrush after he claimed they used the toothbrush … 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
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
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
This is not the way you want to clean out your intestines. What’s worse than a toothbrush in your stomach?How about an electric one in your digestive tract. That’s right, doctors in Saudi Arabia were flabbergasted after discovering an automated teeth-cleaning device inside a 9-year-old boy on Christmas day. The gastrointestinal fiasco occurred in Mecca … Read more