Yet Another 30 Wild Facts About Teeth

If you liked our list of 30 crazy facts about teeth and 25 more insane facts about teeth, good news: We have more! The next time you visit your local dental office, try sharing a few of these. The staff will be impressed!

So without further ado, here are some more wild facts we dug up about your pearly whites:

1. There are over 150 different types of toothpaste currently on the market.
2. The average person spends 38 days brushing their teeth in their lifetime.
3. There are over 700 different species of bacteria that live in your mouth.
4. Your mouth is home to more bacteria than any other part of your body.
5. 90% of all diseases start in the mouth.
6. Your saliva is capable of killing bacteria.
7. Your teeth are as strong as your bones.
8. Teeth are the only part of the human body that can’t heal themselves.
9. Cavities are caused by a combination of plaque and acid.
10. The enamel on your teeth is the hardest substance in your body.
11. Tooth enamel is harder than steel.
12. Your teeth are as unique as your fingerprints.
13. You get two sets of teeth in your lifetime – baby teeth and adult teeth.
14. Milk teeth start to appear around six months old.
15. Most people have 32 adult teeth by the time they reach adulthood.
16. The average person will lose 12 teeth in their lifetime.
17. The oldest human tooth found was over 14,000 years old.
18. A human embryo’s teeth start to form around six weeks after conception.
19. Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in your body, but it can be eroded by acid.
20. You should avoid brushing your teeth immediately after eating or drinking acidic foods or beverages.
21. You should also avoid chewing on hard objects, such as ice or hard candy.
22. The first toothbrush was invented in China in 1498. It was made out of hog bristles!
23. The first toothpaste was invented in Egypt around 5000 years ago. It was made out of ground up bones and ashes.
24. The first dental school was established in France in 1728.
25. Dentistry is the fifth oldest profession in the world.
26. There are over 200 different diseases that can affect the teeth and gums.
27. The most common type of tooth decay is cavities.
28. Cavities are caused by a combination of plaque and acid.
29. Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that forms on your teeth.
30. Do you have more trivia for us? Let us know in the comments below!

And there you have it, 30 more wild facts about teeth! We hope you learned something new and interesting. Did we miss anything?

And remember, if you have any questions or concerns about your dental health, be sure to visit your local dentist regularly.