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.
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Do Real Vampire Teeth Cases Exist? Rare Fangs That Shock Dentists
From myths to modern dentistry — uncover the strange truth behind fang-like canines and the vampire legends they inspired.
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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.
Look, I Told You I JUST Got a Filling in Mexico City!
Aztec dentists would mix iron filings, water and navel lint – then bake the mixture in a kiln to create a powerful magnetic dental bonding agent. This mixture was then inserted into cavities in order to seal them. Patients not only reported relief from cavities, but...
Hmmm…What Else Can We Use These For?
The Ancient Greeks were the first to discover and use pliers to extract teeth. Just wondering how that first conversation went ... "Hey Nick, let's see if this will work." "Looks good to me Gus. GIve it a whirl!" Probably not.
Urine Trouble
In Roman times, the ancient Gauls, as well as other people, used urine (which contained urea) as a mouth rinse in order to whiten their teeth. In fact, "urine therapy" -- strange as it may sound -- is still promoted in certain alternative medicine circles. Various...
US Patent #98,304
William F. Semple, a dentist from Mount Vernon, OH was issued the first patent in 1869 for chewing gum.
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.
