When wisdom teeth emerge, they break through the gums, causing a flap of tissue to grow over them. Food can become trapped in this flap and a serious infection can occur, resulting in the necessary surgical procedure. In addition, wisdom teeth must be extracted if they grow in crooked or face the wrong direction.
This method is as simple as it gets: use mayonnaise to suffocate head lice. Thanks to the oil contained in it, these little vermin will not escape when you cover your head with full-fat mayonnaise and leave it like that for eight hours by hiding your hair under a shower cap.
Machine-wash towels, hats, scarves, clothes, bedding, and cloth toys in hot water [at least 130Â°F (54Â°C)] or place them in a dryer on the high heat setting for at least 5 to 10 minutes. Dry-cleaning or storing clothing in a plastic bag for 2 weeks will also destroy lice. These methods are the main treatment for a person who has body lice. Vacuum carpets, upholstery, and mattresses to remove hairs that might have live eggs attached. You do not need to fumigate the house with insecticide sprays.