Who Knew Dentistry Could Be So Interesting? Some Of These Facts May Surprise You!
- We spend an average of 38 days in our lifetime brushing our teeth
- Cotton Candy was co-invented by a dentist!
- It is recommended to brush for 2-3 minutes
- 32% of people are born without wisdom teeth (Lucky!)
- Teeth can NOT heal themselves
- 3 out of 4 kids have cavities
- Second to the cold, tooth decay is the most common disease
- Sir Isaac Newton’s tooth is the most valuable tooth in history. It was sold for $3,633 in 1816. That would be over $35,000 today!
- Irene Newman was the first dental hygienist in 1905
- No two tongue prints are alike
CHECK BACK SOON FOR INTERESTING FLOSSING FACTS!
