Dental Health Stories
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Wisdom Tooth Removal, Through Your Dentist's Eyes
This is what having your wisdom teeth removed looks like from your dentist's perspective. -
Mouth Breathers Are More Prone To Tooth Decay
Sleeping with your mouth open leads to dry mouth, which decreases the protective benefits of saliva. -
Sparkling Water May Be Bad For Your Teeth
Sparkling water is slightly acidic and may wear down the enamel on your teeth, but here’s how to avoid those effects. -
Painless Electric Currents May Soon Replace Needles At The Dentist
Say bye to the needles that maim your gums at the dentist, as researchers have found that a tiny electric current will do the trick instead. -
Gum Disease May Increase Women's Risk For Breast Cancer
Postmenopausal women with a history of smoking and gum disease face a significantly higher risk for breast cancer development. -
This Is What Happened When We Tried Oil Pulling For 1 Month
Here's everything you need to know about the ancient practice of oil pulling and what it did for two Medical Daily writers in one month. -
Turns Out The English Have (Slightly) Better Teeth Than Americans
Americans don't have better teeth than the English, a new study finds. -
Everything You Need To Know About That Thing Dangling In Your Throat
Here's all you need to know about your uvula and what it does. -
Tooth Decay Reversed, Without 'Fill And Drill'
A new dental care technique can eliminate the traditional “fill and drill” approach to treat tooth decay. -
This Man's DIY Dental Care Is Just... Gruesome [GRAPHIC VIDEO]
A man painfully pops a protruding tooth abscess on his lower jar with a pair of scissors. -
The Not So Stinky History Of Hygiene [Infographic]
Think our ancestors weren't so clean? Think again. -
Woman Suffers Nasty Knee Infection After Vigorous Tooth Flossing
A woman in Wisconsin developed a knee infection from flossing too much.
