And while a group of Japanese researchers aren’t claiming that we should be trying to be the most shark-like possible, they’d like for us to maybe, someday, share that same ability.

They may not be, but I absolutely am!

[–] higgsboson@piefed.social 8 points 5 months ago

You're a shark. Sharks are winners and they don't look back 'cause they don't have necks. Necks are for sheep.

[–] Evil_Shrubbery@lemmy.zip 12 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I really hope the third set is genitalia teeth.

We need a win in science for the common folk.

[–] FistingEnthusiast@lemmy.world 9 points 5 months ago (1 children)

"Teeth" is a great film!

[–] bhamlin@lemmy.world 16 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Vagina Dentata, what a wonderful phrase!

[–] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 6 points 5 months ago

“Ain’t no passing craze!”

[–] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 12 points 5 months ago (3 children)

Someone needs to have their wisdom teeth removed.

[–] hector@lemmy.today 8 points 5 months ago (2 children)

I had 5 wisdom teeth, Which is not all that uncommon. What's wierder is tumours will often have hair and teeth.

[–] AlmightyDoorman@kbin.earth 10 points 5 months ago

often may be a slight exaggeration, it mainly happens with teratomas which are kind of rare.

[–] XeroxCool@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Oh, so you have my 4th?

[–] hector@lemmy.today 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

You only had 3?

[–] XeroxCool@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

Yeah. It's a fun little mystery to reveal at cleanings, especially when there's an x-ray.

[–] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 5 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Not all wisdom teeth need to be removed. Thes ones are still growing. The second molars roots are still growing too, so this is likely a young teen.

[–] thenextguy@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago

I'm 62 and still have mine.

[–] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I speak with experience when I say that teeth that are impacted, still growing or not, cause a tremendous amount of pain and dental hygiene issues.

[–] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 1 points 5 months ago

Impacted teeth can get infected which is painful. Being impacted does not always cause problems. Wisdom teeth that come through normally can also cause problems and get infected and need removal.

Most people need them out, but not all. Too early to tell here.

[–] mrnobody@reddthat.com 3 points 5 months ago

My last x-ray confirmed all my wisdom teeth are in fine, but I have another set behind then which might cause issues by putting pressure and causing misalignment. I'm approaching 40 so it's never been an issue, until I have a cold and the sinus pressure make my face feel like it's going to explode!

It's seriously so uncomfortable, like I chewed up some jawbreakers and then got punched in the face a few times on both sides. I almost wouldn't mind having the surgery to remove all 8+ wisdom teeth.

[–] dupelet_comments@piefed.social 9 points 5 months ago

Tldr, rehash of news from 2024 (clinical trials) with no update since. Slow news day I guess

[–] Spacehooks@reddthat.com 5 points 5 months ago

So we need to get braces again?

[–] AI_toothbrush@lemmy.zip 2 points 5 months ago

Seeing this after 1 week of the release of an album i listen to was quite the jumpscare

Album artwork in question:

Album is called Interregnum btw but its hungarian so yeah

[–] aeration1217@lemmy.org 2 points 5 months ago

still holding out hope for vagina dentata