It's really starting to feel like Fall! Does anyone else agree that Summer really flew by? Well with back to school season upon us, we wanted to share some fun knowledge about your teeth! After all, it is our favorite subject to study.
Did you know...
1. The hardest part of the human body is the tooth enamel covering the crown of your teeth.
2. In China, the 20th of September is National 'Love Your Teeth' Day!
3. Originally, toothbrush bristles were made of cow hair.
4. No two people have the same teeth.
5. Ancient Greeks were the first to invent dental pliers.
6. People have four different types of teeth.
7. Tooth decay is the second most common disease, after the cold.
8. An elephant's molar tooth is almost 7 square inches.
9. In the Middle Ages, a common custom to help cure a toothache was to kiss a donkey.
10. One quarter of adults in the US have lost all of their teeth.
We hope all of our patients are enjoying the gorgeous Fall weather! Stop in to see us soon :)
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