A woman named Mia Kittelson accidentally brushed her teeth with a pain relief cream instead of toothpaste after getting distracted by David Beckham’s Netflix documentary. She confessed to the mishap on TikTok and revealed that she panicked her boyfriend into calling Poison Control. Apparently, she mistook tubes of Deep Heat, a pain relief ointment, for her Colgate toothpaste as they looked similar.
The incident left Ms. Kittelson’s boyfriend in a state of panic, prompting him to call Poison Control, a service that provides medical assistance to those who have accidentally poisoned themselves. In a TikTok video, he explained, “Ummmm so she accidentally brushed her teeth with um like a Deep Heat. Um, like Icy Hot that looked identical to her Colgate toothpaste.”
It is worth noting that Deep Heat products are specifically designed for targeted, warming relief and to help ease tight, knotted muscles through massage and heat therapy.
Ms. Kittelson’s TikTok video has gained over 10 million views, attracting various reactions from social media users. In the caption, she mentioned that the incident occurred while she and her boyfriend were discussing the Netflix docuseries “Beckham.” She referred to it as “not her proudest moment.”
In the comment section, users shared their own experiences and reactions. One user commented, “Calling poison control is so embarrassing but they’re so nice,” while another admitted, “The way I wouldn’t even think to call Poison Control and just wait to see if I die or not.”
Some users also pointed out that the product tubes of Deep Heat and Colgate toothpaste look nothing alike. One user humorously remarked, “You better marry that man; he was in the trenches with that ‘identical’ situation.”
Overall, this incident serves as a reminder to always pay attention and double-check before using any products, especially when distracted.
