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Tooth worm (en.wikipedia.org)

submitted 5 months ago by Stern to c/wikipedia

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[–] dohpaz42 7 points 5 months ago (2 children)

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

[–] Caboose12000 6 points 5 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 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.