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Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

Dentist checking patients mouth(l) Woman holding up suction tool(c) Dentist Checking woman's mouth(r)

dentist back flow

‘But they tell us to close’: Expert says never close down on this suction tool at the dentist’s office. Viewers are can’t believe why

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Woman issues warning about the silver teeth caps after she’s stuck with them at 26

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‘I was one of the silver teeth kids’: Woman issues warning about the silver teeth caps after she’s stuck with them at 26

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

Woman issues warning on Therabreath mouthwash after seeing what it did to her teeth

therabreath mouthwash

‘Beware’: Woman issues warning on Therabreath mouthwash after seeing what it did to her teeth

Expert issues warning on different types of floss

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‘I don’t recommend Glide’: Expert issues warning on different types of floss

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Dentist warns against using whitening toothpastes, claims it’s worsening your teeth

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‘Even Crest?’: Dentist warns against using whitening toothpaste, claims it worsens your teeth

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Expert shares the right way to use mouthwash

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‘I give up’: Expert shares the right way to use mouthwash. You’ve probably been doing it wrong

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

Expert issues warning on viral whitening strips that ‘rebuild your teeth’

Whitening Strips

‘The dentists are gatekeeping this’: Expert issues warning on viral whitening strips that ‘rebuild your teeth’

Expert issues warning on how Zyn can affect your gums after Emma Chamberlain speaks out about dental problems

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‘This is your sign to stop’: Expert issues warning on how Zyn can affect your gums after Emma Chamberlain speaks out about dental problems (updated)

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Woman goes to dentist to get a cavity filled. She leaves in an ambulance

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‘Existing dental fear increased’: Woman goes to dentist to get a cavity filled. She leaves in an ambulance

Woman issues dire warning about what can happen when you get veneers

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‘It ruined my life’: Woman issues dire warning about what can happen when you get veneers

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Dentist shares how you can get away with eating sweets but not getting cavities

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‘I wish someone told me this like 5 years ago’: Dentist shares how you can get away with eating sweets but not getting cavities

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‘Do not fall for this’: Dental office worker warns against this ‘dangerous’ and ‘100% illegal’ tooth trend

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Patient issues warning on dental scams after almost getting ‘robbed’ by her dentist

Dentist Scam

‘This is why I’m afraid to go’: Patient issues warning on dental scams after almost getting ‘robbed’ by her dentist

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‘I’ve never heard of this’: Patient gets charged for medical procedure she didn’t have. It gets worse when she calls her insurance company

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