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.

👉 Most Viewed: Real Vampire Teeth – Nature’s Creepiest Dental Case?

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”

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...

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We Call That a Poligrip Moment

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...

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Anybody Have a Mint?

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...

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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.