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Tooth worm (en.wikipedia.org)
submitted 3 months ago by Stern@lemmy.world to c/wikipedia@lemmy.world
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[-] Protoknuckles@lemmy.world 16 points 3 months ago

This is why creepy 90s cartoons always showed worms poking out of decaying teeth!

[-] dantheclamman@lemmy.world 7 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Considering how many parasites exist for every organ, I'm surprised these don't exist.

[-] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 7 points 3 months ago

Maybe I can use this to trick my 9-year-old into actually brushing his teeth correctly. Kidding. Maybe. 😏 🪱

[-] Caboose12000@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago

better to be honest IMO. show them some pics of horrendously decayed teeth, thats arguably more shocking anyway

[-] remotelove@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 months ago

Demodex folliculorum are a little more shocking, once you learn about them.

While the body is host to millions of microscopic critters, that one has the audacity to host nightly orgies on your face.

[-] Sparky@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 3 months ago

Imagine one crawling under your skin and into your teeth

[-] flicker@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago
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