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Why can biting on aluminum foil be painful?

Why can biting on aluminum foil be painful?

BrainStuff

February 8, 20122m 32s

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Show Notes

When (dental) metal in your mouth comes in contact with aluminum foil, your teeth get a painful shock from the electricity produced. Marshall Brain explains how the voltaic effect plays out in your mouth in this episode.

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