Reports Surface of Radio Signals Demodulated by Dental Work – A phenomenon Under Scrutiny
MANCHESTER, UK – Reports of individuals seemingly receiving radio transmissions directly through their teeth have resurfaced, prompting renewed investigation into a decades-old phenomenon.The claims, ranging from hearing faint music to detecting DJ broadcasts, center around the potential for dental fillings to act as rudimentary antennas and demodulators.
The idea that human dental work could intercept radio signals isn’t new. Stories have circulated for years, even appearing in popular culture – a 1950s news report featured Lucille Ball claiming to have uncovered a Japanese spy transmitter through the effect. While experts remain skeptical, the persistence of these anecdotes has fueled ongoing curiosity.
“[Ringway Manchester] investigates tales of musical dental work,” as documented in a recent video exploration of the subject. Investigations, including one by the television programme Mythbusters, have yielded little concrete evidence. However, researchers acknowledge the possibility of contributing factors. Teeth themselves are sensitive to vibrations, with the jawbone providing a direct pathway to the inner ear. Furthermore,the chemical environment around metal fillings could theoretically create electrical non-linearities.
The core question remains: can the human body, in typical radio frequency (RF) environments, effectively function as an antenna capable of receiving and demodulating signals? Experts express doubt, but acknowledge the possibility of a yet-undiscovered radio phenomenon. A key test will be whether reports continue after the discontinuation of AM (and Long Wave in Europe) transmissions. If the “dental music” persists, it may suggest a perceptual or psychological effect.
Dental orthopantomogram: Temehetmebmk, CC BY-SA 4.0.
