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Why Kids Aren't Growing Wisdom Teeth

CJ — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 19:00:06 +0000

Many kids aren’t growing wisdom teeth. And the reason is fascinating. The fact that kids aren’t growing wisdom teeth is somewhat of a good thing especially since they usually have to come out any way. Then there’s the cost, not to mention the pain. So what’s changing the young bodies of today? Research found that [...]

How Much Is the Tooth Fairy Paying These Days?

Mike Adams — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:31:52 +0000

Some of us can remember a time when losing a tooth meant that we might find some spare change underneath our pillows the following morning.

However, according to a recent survey by credit card company Visa, the days of a fallen chomper being worth chump change are long gone.

Theodent Chocolate Toothpaste Wins Red Dot International Design Award

Debbie Ray — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 10:04:39 +0000

A New Orleans company called Theodent has received an international award for innovative design. It’s the first time a toothpaste has been given the Red Dot award. Theodent’s brown and gold packaging was inspired by its proprietary ingredient, Rennou, which is the ingredient that replaced fluoride in the chocolate toothpaste. Here’s how it works: Rennou™ [...]

Dentist Faces Jail Time For Pulling Out All of Ex's Teeth

Mithun Divakaran — Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:38 +0000

While breaking up with someone can be a nasty affair, not many lose this many teeth in the process. Unfortunately for Marek Olszewski, it was a foolish mistake to trust his dentist ex-girlfriend that cost him all 32 of his teeth. After setting an appointment with Anna Mackowiak (not the woman in the photo) – [...]