10 Interesting Facts about Teeth

How do you know when someone is truly happy? We would say it is the smile on their face that tells all! In fact, a great smile is often a favorite attribute for most people. From the time when we first visited the dentist’s office at age five or got to hold the big funny looking teeth in kindergarten, we’ve been trained to take care of our mouths.

While we should absolutely be serious about dental health, there are some interesting facts about teeth that you might not know. A good laugh can brighten the spirit and show off those nice healthy teeth!

1. China declared September 20th each year as the “Love Your Teeth Day”

2. It’s not just an elephant’s footprint that’s large. Their molar teeth weigh almost 4 kilograms (equivalent to 8 pounds) and are just about 7″ square.

3. Interestingly, a shark can change nearly 40 sets of teeth in their lifespan and have three rows of teeth in both jaws.

4. During the Middle Ages in Germany, the only way to treat painful teeth was by kissing a donkey.

5. Regarding toothbrush color preference, most people choose blue over red.

6. The first toothbrush had bristles made of cow hair.

7. The armadillo has an astounding one hundred and four teeth!

8. Crocodiles regrow teeth in places where they lose one.

9. The hardest tissue in your body is the enamel that covers the crown of our teeth.

10. 1882 was the year of the first dental floss commercial.

Source – http://mydentalsearch.com/funny-facts-about-teeth