Need to floss more? The Waterpik Ultra countertop water flosser is on sale for $20 off at Walmart.

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Picture this: You have a dentist appointment coming up so you spend the 24 hours beforehand frantically flossing to make up for the last six months of neglecting the practice. At the appointment, your dentist still notices you haven’t been flossing regularly.

You don’t have to live that life anymore. The Waterpik Ultra countertop water flosser could help make you your dentist’s favorite patient — and it’s on sale for $48.88 at Walmart.

The Waterpik is an easy and effective way to clean the crud out of your teeth while preventing bacteria build-up and bad breath. Plus, because you’ll be spending more money than you would on traditional floss, you might be more inclined to actually use the water flosser. Read more…

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Save over $100 on a smart electric toothbrush from Oral B as part of Walmart’s pre-Cyber Monday sale

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The quest for whiter teeth feels never-ending. “Nah, I don’t want whiter teeth,” said no one ever. 

You could get one of those laser whitening machines that Instagram bloggers shove in your face or you could keep whitening your teeth in pictures with FaceTune  — or you could just get a toothbrush that actually works.

The smart Oral-B Pro 6000 toothbrush is basically the pinnacle of electric toothbrushes — and it’s over $100 off as part of Walmart’s Cyber Monday weekend sale. That’s $89.94 for confidence and the dentist not yelling at you about your brushing habits, and that’s more than good enough for us. Read more…

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Teeth-straightening startup SmileDirectClub is now worth $3.2 billion

SmileDirectClub, the at-home teeth-straightening startup, has just raised $380 million at a $3.2 billion valuation, the company announced today. Investors from Clayton, Dubilier & Rice led the round, which featured participation from Kleiner Perkins and Spark Capital. This funding comes on top of Align Technology’s $46.7 million investment in SmileDirectClub in 2016, and another $12.8 million investment […]

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Female sexuality has always been monstrous at the movies

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It can be a hard thing to be a teenage girl. You face pressure from both your peers and society at large to rush into sexual activity you may not be ready for. You’re judged for your clothes, your makeup, your interests. You have to navigate that blurry line between childhood and adulthood, exemplified by physical changes that can make your body feel like it’s not your own.

Also, you might turn into a werewolf.

Or a mermaid.

Maybe a succubus.

At least that’s the case in the movies, where there exists a long and storied tradition of associating of female puberty with the supernatural. Read more…

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Scientists are developing a tooth sensor that could change how often we go to the doctor

A team of scientists are developing a smart-tooth technology that could someday be used to detect early signs of certain diseases by analyzing saliva instead of blood. Read more…More about Technology, Mashable Video, Blood, Medical, and Teeth

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We live in the future now, so brush your teeth properly with this high-tech toothbrush

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Do you brush your teeth in the shower? You should.

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If you’re embarrassed to admit to your dentist that the last time you flossed was the last time the dentist did it for you, join the club.

This Kickstarter project is looking to help you save some time during your morning routine while also making it easier to clean your teeth — in the shower. Meet ToothShower, the ultimate “two birds with one stone” gadget.

The device hangs on the wall of your shower and uses water pressure from the shower as its power source — it’s basically an electric toothbrush without the electricity. Read more…

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