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“I did a lot of free work for underprivileged people and people experiencing homelessness in my city when I was a younger dentist. (Not so much anymore, I miss being able to help, but I’m older now and would get the occasional violent patient.) This wasn’t the saddest thing I ever saw, but it was pretty messed up and stuck with me: a child, around 5 or 6, with almost…
When you go to the dentist, you’re likely focused on matters like cavities and gum health. But dental experts can detect a lot more from your exam.
“A lot about someone’s overall health can be observed just by looking in their mouth,” Dr. Kami Hoss, a dentist and…
If the grossest thing you’ve ever seen popped into your mind immediately, this is the place to tell me about it. Seriously. Whether it’s mildly interesting or outright morbid, I want to hear about it! Talk to me in the comment section. Or, if you want to write in…
"It's The Trifecta Of Bad": Dentists Are Sharing The Things They Would Avoid Doing To Their Teeth At All Costs
June 21, 2025
“I also would never ignore my regular dental checkups,” Manning said. “Routine dental checkups are crucial for maintaining oral health and catching dental issues early.”
In terms of how often you should visit your dentist for routine checkups, it depends on your…
Dentists, Doctors, And Dietitians Are Sharing "Healthy" Foods That Can Actually Cause Harm
June 1, 2025
Superfoods, whole foods, organic foods, these so called ‘health’ foods are everywhere. But just because a food is labeled as such doesn’t make it “healthy.” So Redditor AnxiousAmbassador991 asked, “Dentists/Doctors of Reddit, What…
Dentists Are Revealing Oral Health "Lies" That More People Should Know, And It's Shocking
April 19, 2025
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“Dental hygienist here. Floss picks, water picks, toothpicks, interproximal brushes, mouth rinse, or whatever else you try to do to keep from actually flossing are not as good as flossing. Period. Watch some YouTube videos on how to floss, and pay attention…
