There are a couple pretty major anatomical differences between males and females — but who knew matters of our dental health were different, too? Last week, TikTokker Hannah (@not_hannah_06) went viral with an alarming video in which she proclaimed that most toothpastes are formulated for men’s mouths — but because women’s mouths are more acidic, … Read more
Mint to be? Fluoride in toothpaste has been shown to strengthen tooth enamel, making our chompers more resistant to acids from plaque and bacteria that cause tooth decay. Researchers from King’s College London say they have identified a substance that can protect against decay and repair early-stage damage better than fluoride. Brace yourself — it’s … Read more
Pickles are kind of a big dill. November 14 is National Pickle Day, and one pickle brand is making sure the beloved briny snack is integrated into every nook and cranny of our lives. In honor of the foodie holiday, Grillo’s Pickles has teamed up with Boka to launch a limited-edition Cucumber Dill Pickle flavored … 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
An egg “experiment” has exploded online, and social media users have been questioning whether the viral trick is an experiment at all. Yana Kuzmich, a digital creator who posts under the handle @awesome_motherhood, was one of many users who shared an Instagram video of herself trying the trick. Using just an uncooked egg, toothpaste and aluminum foil, Kuzmich … Read more
She was in-tube-ated. Doctors in Paraguay were flabbergasted after discovering that a 7-year-old girl’s nasty cough was caused by a toothpaste lid that had been lodged in her throat for weeks. A post describing her brush with disaster is currently blowing up on Facebook. “A 7-year-old girl, from Encarnación, was saved thanks to timely medical … Read more
This gala cost a mint – and might taste like it, too. Clever critics are comparing the Met Gala’s grand entryway to toothpaste. As fan favorites arrive at this year’s benefit honoring the legendary, yet controversial, fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, viewers at home can’t tear their eyes away from the coveted carpet. The iconic staircase ascending … Read more
Dentists are warning health-conscious people to avoid homemade and fluoride-free toothpaste if they want to avoid issues with their teeth. The warning comes amid a rise in demand for herbal toothpaste, particularly those that don‘t contain fluoride, with “homemade recipes” shared on TikTok racking up millions of views. These recipes include ingredients like lemon, baking … Read more