Weird Dental Facts
Exploring the Quirky and Curious World of Dentistry
We’ve collected the most bizarre, surprising, and downright strange stories from the world of dentistry. These weird dental facts will make you think twice the next time you pick up your toothbrush — and maybe even laugh a little.
Real vampire teeth aren’t just the stuff of myths — they’re a rare dental phenomenon with real-world causes. Uncover the condition behind fang-like canines and the vampire legends they may have inspired. It’s one of our most talked-about posts!
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From the truth behind real vampire teeth to strange saliva tricks and ancient toothpaste trivia, these Weird Dental Facts uncover the curious side of oral health — with stories you won’t find in most textbooks.
That’s More Than a “Bucket of Spit”
In an entire human lifetime, the average person produces around 100,000 gallons of saliva. Just to give you some sense of volume, picture how much an an average American family uses in water -- indoors and outdoors -- over the course of a year. Looking at it another...
We Call That a Poligrip Moment
In Argentina a burglar was caught after he lost his false teeth during a break in. The victim, Juan Navarro, was robbed by three men, and during the robbery one of the men lost his dentures. The newspaper “Noticias Populares” reports that Navarro handed the dentures...
Anybody Have a Mint?
In ancient Egyptian times, you were more likely to suffer from a toothache if you were well-to-do. This was because those who could afford to ate sweets (such as honey), while the working class ate more onions. Onions are known to be high in sulfur, an important...
And The Survey Says!
50% of people surveyed say that a person’s smile is the first physical trait they notice. As many as 96 percent believe that a smile is important to a person's appearance.
A Universal Welcome?
The average woman smiles about 62 times per day! A man? Only 8.
Three out of Four Americans experience “shrinkage”
At least 3 out of 4 Americans suffer from some form of periodontal gum disease, which is the leading cause of tooth loss for people over the age of 35.
“I can’t hear you. I’m Having a Cleaning Right Now”
According to a survey by Time magazine, 59% of people would rather have a dental appointment than sit next to someone who is talking on a cell phone. (The other 41% are guys at the beach.)
Do I Have Something in My Teeth?
What’s the object most often choked on by Americans? A toothpick! Wouldn’t it just be easier to floss?
That Feels Better. I Think.
In Medieval Germany, the only cure for a toothache was to kiss a donkey.
These weird dental facts are just the beginning. Keep checking back as we uncover even more strange, funny, and fascinating discoveries from the dental world.
Want to explore more about oral health from a trusted source? Visit the American Dental Association’s research section.
