Why can biting on aluminum foil be painful?

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Why can biting on aluminum foil be painful?

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Feb 8, 2012

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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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Feb 8, 2012

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Why can biting on aluminum foil be painful?

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