This Indian kid’s got more teeth than Hindus at a mela

When my friend Rich posted an image of some dental anomaly that made my skin gain temporary involuntary wavelike motility a few months ago, I thought, “Pshhya…. that can’t be real.” (Yep. Still gives me insect flesh) Naturally, I put on my detective boots and initiated one of my many brave Google expeditions. A grueling one hundred seconds later, I was able to confirm that indeed – it was not.. Read More

Laughing gas? You mean bitch mist?

Virtual reality at the dentist? As a pain reliever? Instead of numbing agents? Or happy gas? What sorcery is this?! Yep. A virtual reality experiment had some surprisingly effective results at the tooth doctor’s office. The claim – that it minimizes pain and anxiety during procedures – seemed to hold up according to the testimonies of the patients themselves. But even more telling was the contraption they were hooked up.. Read More

I hate dental work, but not as much as this kid…

Ever dread something so much that’d you’d fake your own abduction to avoid it? Work? Jury Duty? Your friends forcing you to see Frozen Part 2? (It’s only a matter of time.) Well, one little shit faked his own kidnapping to avoid… wait for it… the dentist. The twelve year old hates his dental check ups so much, that he ran away to a neighboring town. When he was found,.. Read More