FUN FACTS: Teeth Edition

Proper oral care is vital for all ages. Your teeth can help you better perform an important function - eating and nourishing your body. If you experience oral pain or have an issue with your teeth, it can be very difficult to accomplish simple tasks. Here at Access Dental and Dentures, we take oral health seriously but we like to have a little fun too! Take a look below to learn some wacky facts about those pearly whites!

FUN FACT #1
The average American spends 38.5 total days brushing their teeth over a lifetime.

FUN FACT #2
No two people have the same set of teeth—your teeth are as unique as your fingerprint.

FUN FACT #3
If you don’t floss, you miss cleaning 40% of your tooth surfaces. Be sure to floss at least once a day.

FUN FACT #4
The average person only brushes for 45 to 70 seconds a day, the recommended amount of time is 2-3 minutes.

FUN FACT #5
Dogs have 42 teeth, cats have 30 teeth, pigs have 44 teeth, and an armadillo has 104 teeth.

FUN FACT #6
78% of Americans have had at least 1 cavity by age 17.

FUN FACT #7
Dental floss was first manufactured in the year 1882.

FUN FACT #8
More than 300 types of bacteria make up dental plaque.

FUN FACT #9
A snail's mouth is no larger than the head of a pin, but it can have over 25,000 teeth!

FUN FACT #10
People who drink 3 or more glasses of soda each day have 62% more tooth decay, fillings, and tooth loss than others.

FUN FACT #11
The first toothbrushes were tree twigs. Chewing on the tips of the twigs spread out the fibers, which were then used to clean the teeth.

FUN FACT #12
The enamel on the top surface on your tooth is the hardest part of your entire body.

FUN FACT #13
There are 10-12 teaspoons of sugar in a single can of soda.

FUN FACT #14
Humans use four different types of teeth (incisors, canine, premolars, and molars) to cut, tear and grind their food.

FUN FACT #15
One-third of the tooth underneath the gum surface—that means only two-thirds of a tooth’s length is visible.

Now that you know some fun facts about teeth, you're ready to share your new-found knowledge with your friends and family. When you're sharing this fun information, be sure to let them know who your favorite dentist in Springfield, MO is! Chances are your family member can benefit from visiting Access Dental & Dentures. We look forward to helping you and your family achieve proper oral health!

We want to be your dentist because your family deserves a great smile!

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