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.
I love technology!
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.
Cavities?! I want my mummy!
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
Shoe My Horse and . . .
In early America, blacksmiths often also served as dentists.
“Don’t Forget the Rutabagas”
73 percent of Americans would rather go grocery shopping than floss. (I'm sorry, but this is surprising . . . why?)
“My Other Rope was in the Shop”
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,...
Premature Prophylaxis?
The average person spends around 43 seconds brushing their teeth. (Dentists recommend a full two minutes.)
“Go Ahead, Punch Me as Hard as You Can”
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body.
Is That Far Enough?
Don’t store your toothbrush within 6 feet of a toilet. Airborne particles from a flush can travel that distance.
Escargot to the Dentist
A snail’s mouth is no larger than the head of a pin, but can contain over 25,000 teeth!
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.
