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.

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.)

What’s the object most often choked on by Americans? A toothpick! Wouldn’t it just be easier to floss?

In Medieval Germany, the only cure for a toothache was to kiss a donkey.

The Romans, around 200 AD, used pretty impressive dental technology! They restored cavity-ridden teeth with gold crowns, and utilized fixed bridgework to fix gaps from missing teeth. They also used a form of toothpaste concocted from honey and crushed eggshells.

In Egypt, mummies have been found with fillings comprised of resin and malachite, and gold wire was used to bind together loose teeth. 9000 Years of Dentistry

In early America, blacksmiths often also served as dentists. 

73 percent of Americans would rather go grocery shopping than floss. (I'm sorry, but this is surprising . . . why?)  

In 1994, a West Virginia prison inmate braided dental floss into a rope, scaled the wall, and escaped! We suggest that you use it to clean the 35% of your teeth’s surfaces that you are missing when only brushing, rather than to escape from any prisons. (Better yet,...