Fun and Interesting Facts about Teeth

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FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT TEETH


Introduction Teeth are an important part of your body. They help you in chewing your food, keeping your jaw steady, and also complement your smile. ďƒ˜


Here are some interesting facts about your teeth which you never knew: 

Enamel on the outer surface of your teeth is the hardest part of your body.

Your teeth are very unique just like your fingerprints, no two people in the world have the same set of teeth. 

An average person spends 38.5 days brushing their teeth over their lifetime.

1/3 of your tooth is underneath your gums.

Your mouth produces over 25000 quarts of saliva in a lifetime.

Baby teeth start to form even when the baby is inside the womb.

Wisdom teeth are becoming obsolete.


Here are some interesting facts about your teeth which you never knew: 

There are thousands of tiny teeth in snails.

An armadillo has 104 teeth.

Sharks never get cavities due to the presence of fluoride in their teeth.

An average person brushes for only 45-70 seconds a day while the recommended amount is 2-3 minutes. 

An average woman smiles 62 times a day whereas an average man smiles only 8 times. 

People prefer blue toothbrushes over red ones.

The most common oral disease in the world is a tooth cavity.


Here are some interesting facts about your teeth which you never knew: 

Many diseases including heart disease are linked to your oral health.

About 60-90% of children have tooth decay.

In the US, a child is 5 times more likely to seek emergency help due to dental problems compared to asthmas. 

In Canada, an estimated 2.26 million school days are missed each year due to dental problems. 

There can be 1 billion bacteria on each tooth if you don’t practice oral hygiene.

Your chewing side is usually directly proportional to your active hand. If you are right-handed then usually you’ll be chewing mainly with the right side of your jaw. 


Contact Us 

To keep your teeth healthy, it’s very important to visit a dentist regularly.

At Drs. Heidary and Ghoreshi Dental Group, we provide all dental solutions to assist you with your problems. Visit us or book your free smile analysis today. 

Book your free consultation today! Address: 2180 Itabashi Way Unit C Burlington, ON L7M 5A5 Call: (905) 637-5463 or (905) 332-0105

Website: www.desiredsmiles.com


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