Sensational video shows the brutal lengths nomadic reindeer herders go to restore their teeth over 500 kilometers WITHOUT a dentist – from DIY metal crowns to extractions with FORCEPS

If you are picky and afraid of the dentist, look away now!

An informative YouTube video highlights how nomadic reindeer herders in the Russian Arctic cope with dental problems.

Since there are no hospitals or dental clinics within a radius of more than 500 kilometers, the community takes on the task of performing surgeries with only basic equipment.

In one clip, a man can be seen using pliers to pull out another man’s tooth, which he had previously sterilized in fire.

Since there are no hospitals or dental clinics within a radius of more than 500 kilometers, the community takes on the task of performing surgeries with only basic equipment

After the tooth comes out, he is given a shot of vodka to “prevent infection.”

In the video, the captions explain that “northern nomads’ teeth were good for centuries” because they ate a lot of frozen, raw meat, but the rise of Western foods led to more dental problems

You can hear the man with the toothache screaming in pain as the DIY extraction takes place.

After the tooth comes out, he is given a shot of vodka to “prevent infection.”

In the video, the captions explain that “northern nomads’ teeth were good for centuries” because they ate a lot of frozen, raw meat, but the rise of Western foods led to more dental problems.

According to the video, the most offending products include bread, dairy products, sweets, biscuits and “tea with a lot of sugar”.

Instead of “tough raw meat”, nomads also started eating soft “boiled meat with noodles”, and fresh vegetables and fruits, essential for healthy gums and teeth, are hard to come by.

In response to this, a nomad woman says that “many nomads’ teeth are in a pretty bad state”.

The problem is even worse for men, explains one male respondent, because they tend to “smoke a lot, which is also bad for their teeth.”

The video points out that nomadic families tend to visit cities twice a year to replenish supplies and may visit a dentist during this time.

To repair damaged teeth, the caption reveals that metal crowns are often used and that several people interviewed in the video have them installed.

A Nomademan smiles, revealing a row of metal crowns on his upper front teeth

A nomad woman says that “many nomads’ teeth are in pretty bad shape”

The problem is even worse for men, explains one male respondent, because they tend to “smoke a lot, which is also bad for their teeth.”

Instead of “tough raw meat”, nomads also started eating soft “boiled meat with noodles”.

While the cubs have strong and healthy teeth, the nomadic diet is slowly taking its toll

In one scene, a nomadic man smiles, revealing a row of metal crowns on his upper front teeth.

At the end of the video it is explained that the older nomads generally eat porridge because it is easier to eat with bad teeth.

Many viewers commented on how painful the tooth extraction looked.

One commenter wrote: “I felt the man’s pain.” I was so sad when I saw it. All the best to him, his family and all the other shepherds.”

Another viewer from the US said they could understand the pain when their parents “grabbed a string” as a child and “pulled it out” of them to save money.