25 More Insane Facts About Teeth

Last week, we shared 30 crazy facts about teeth. We love this sort of trivia, and not just because we’re a dentist near Manahawkin with a staff that thinks about teeth all day. We just find it interesting!

So with that in mind, here are 25 more wild facts we dug up that will help you see teeth in a different way.

1. Chewing sugar-free gum can help remove food from your teeth and prevent cavities.
2. Dental floss was invented in 1815 by a New Orleans dentist named Levi Spear Parmly.
3. The first toothbrush was invented in China in 1498. It was made out of hog bristles!
4. The first toothpaste was made in Egypt over 5000 years ago. It was made from a mixture of powdered ashes, water, and vinegar.
5. The first dental school was established in Baltimore, Maryland in 1840.
6. In ancient Rome, people used to whiten their teeth with urine.
7. George Washington’s false teeth were actually made out of human teeth and ivory.
8. Napoleon Bonaparte’s wife Josephine had very bad breath, which is why he divorced her.
9. Queen Elizabeth I wore a set of pearls around her neck to cover up the fact that she had only one tooth left!
10. There are over 3000 different types of toothpicks currently on the market.
11. 25% of Americans say that they would rather go to the dentist than do their taxes.
12. The fear of going to the dentist is called Odontophobia.
13. Dental phobia affects about 15% of Americans.
14. The average person produces 25,000 quarts of saliva in their lifetime, which is enough to fill two swimming pools!
15. Your mouth produces more bacteria when you are sleep deprived.
16. You should brush your teeth for two minutes, twice a day.
17. There are over 100 different types of gum disease.
18. Gingivitis is the early stage of gum disease, and it is reversible with proper dental care.
19. Periodontitis is the advanced stage of gum disease, and it can lead to tooth loss.
20. Smoking is the leading cause of periodontitis.
21. Dental implants are the most common type of tooth replacement.
22. Dental bridges and dentures are also options for tooth replacement.
23. Wisdom teeth are typically removed because there is not enough room for them in the mouth.
24. impacted wisdom teeth can lead to pain, infection, and damage to other teeth.
25. The American Dental Association recommends that you visit the dentist every six months for a professional cleaning and check-up.

We hope you learned something new and interesting. Did we miss any important facts? Let us know! And remember, if you have any questions or concerns about your dental health, be sure to visit your local dentist regularly.