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    Shrimp Cleaning Human Teeth

    Finally a dental hygienist that can walk into your mouth and look around. These divers got their plaque busted by some hard working shrimp.

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    by thejives

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    Lonnie Huffman / Via en.wikipedia.org

    Today your technician will be this scarlet skunk cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis).

    Open wide.

    New England Aquarium Global Explorers Blog / Via explorers.neaq.org

    "So, do anything fun this summer?"

    They really go at it.

    New England Aquarium Global Explorers Blog / Via explorers.neaq.org

    "Have you been flossing?"

    Hold your breath for the whole cleaning.

    New England Aquarium Global Explorers Blog / Via explorers.neaq.org

    "I'm going to go get your xrays."

    They say it tickles.

    "The doctor will want to talk to you about doing some caps."

    How does this happen?

    explorers.neaq.org

    Apparently it's not that hard. Just dive. Take of your mask. Hold your breath and hold still.

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