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...

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...

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.

The average woman smiles about 62 times per day! A man? Only 8.

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.