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    Interesting Facts About Teeth

    By Ramy Bahu, DDS | Blog | Comments are Closed | 31 January, 2023 | 0

    Here are some interesting facts about your amazing teeth:

    •  Enamel is the hardest substance in the body, according to Dr. Leslie Seldin, a spokeswoman for the American Dental Association.
    • A quarter of all of the adults in the United States have lost all of their teeth due to improper at home and professional care.
    • Teeth are already forming before birth.
    • The term “wisdom teeth” was given because these teeth come in later in life.
    • Saliva is produced in our mouth in order to assist in breaking down food. It also helps to prevent tooth decay.
    • In regards to diseases, tooth decay is the second most common after the everyday cold.
    • When the general public goes to the store to buy a toothbrush, they prefer the color blue over red.
    • During the middle ages, it was custom to kiss a donkey when a person had a toothache.
    • A person only buys 18 yards of dental floss per year when reality, it should be 122 yards.
    • It is important to visit your dentist at least twice a year to maintain healthy teeth.

    Enjoy these fun dental facts. We hope to see you soon at our Streeterville dental office.

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