Astronauts Face Unique Brushing Problems Down here on earth most people never think about the different steps that go into brushing, but up in space each of these steps poses a unique challenge. First, you have to wet your toothbrush, but since spaceships and the International Space Station do not have any taps with running […]
Big Sugar
New documents have recently been released that detail big sugar’s (the Sugar Research Foundation, which is a group sponsored by the biggest players in the sugar industry) attempt to find a sugar vaccine which would prevent cavities, and other similar products. So let’s take it step by step and see how it all came […]
The Biggest Dental Problems We Face As We Age
A lot of attention is given to children’s teeth, but something that not many people realize is that that opposite could be in even more dental danger. As we get older there are a number of things that we need to be more aware of and careful to avoid or correct. Here are two […]
Are Jaw Grinders Angrier People?
Is jaw grinding a medical condition? Yes, it is called bruxism in the medical world, and it can be a fairly serious condition. About 10% of the adult population suffers from bruxism, which when left untreated can result in grooves in the teeth, cracked teeth, broken fillings, and in some extreme cases it can […]
Dental Myth or Fact?
A shot of whiskey will relieve tooth ache pain? This is a classic old house wives remedy. People assume that the alcohol in the whiskey will kill any dangerous bacteria that could be causing an infection and pain, and also that the alcohol will numb the pain. Both of these things are not really […]
If Coffee Smells So Good, Why Does It Make Your Breath Smell So Bad?
The smell of fresh roasted coffee is one of the most popular smells in America. It ranked 4th on a recent Cosmopolitan poll, and 51st on Buzzfeed’s list of the best things. But how can something that smells so good when you are brewing it make your breath smell so bad? Caffeine—The biggest reason coffee […]
Is Your Toothpaste Harming Your Gums?
Few people stop and look at what is in their toothpaste. It is a jumble of chemicals with names that are too long to read and impossible to comprehend. However, there is now a small but growing number of experts who contend that some of the chemicals used in the most common brands of toothpaste […]
Chillin’ Mask
The newest way to speed up your recovery after surgery isn’t a new drug or miracle plant, it’s cold water… Dentists are beginning to use a new weapon in the fight against pain and swelling. No, it’s not a new drug or miracle plant, it’s cold water. This shockingly simple solution is not a new […]
Odd Christmas Traditions From Around The World
Christmas and Santa Claus go together like peas in a pod in America. However, many countries around the world tell a different story to their children about how the presents make it into the house, or under the tree if they put one up. Here are a few of the more interesting ones from all […]
The Ugliest of Sweaters
Over the past decade or so, ugly sweaters have become a holiday tradition. Droves of college kids go to their local Goodwill and Salvation Army stores to try and find the worst, or best depending on your perspective, Christmas themed sweater. The brighter and more garish the better. But what got this trend started? The […]
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