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.
Ingenious Identifier
Did you know your tongue print is unique? Similar to fingerprints, everone also has a distinctive tongue print.
Yeah, I’m a Righty
Right handed people tend to chew on the right side. Left handed people tend to chew on their left side.
How Dry I Am
The commonly used practice of putting a cap on a toothbrush is actually detrimental. That's because moisture entrapment created by the cap can favor bacterial growth. (You’ve probably heard the story about toothbrushes and toilets. The theory goes that even if it is...
Hillbilly in a Can
People who drink 3 or more glasses of soda/pop daily have 62% more tooth decay, fillings and tooth loss than those who abstain from these sugary drinks.
Some Things Never Change
The first toothbrush with bristles was manufactured in China in 1498. Bristles from hogs, horses and badgers were used. The first commercial toothbrush was made in 1938.
Toxic You Say?!
When ingested habitually by kids, fluoridated toothpastes can lead to fluoride toxicity. That's right. Fluoride is a neurotoxin. In sufficient quantities, it can kill brain cells, lead to bone weakness, impair your immune system, and contribute to mental...
232 Extractions on One Boy!
Think you're having a bad day? Imagine having 232 teeth extracted at one time! An Indian boy suffered from an odontoma, which is a tumor that originates in tissue that forms teeth. It is commonly associated with an unerupted tooth. Let's hope he wasn't charged by the...
Does Your Toothbrush Bug You?
You should replace your toothbrush after you have an episode of the flu, a cold or other viral infections. Microbes can persist among the toothbrush bristles leading to re-infection.
How Sweet . . .
Lippia dulcis is a Mexican plant that is 1,000 times sweeter than table sugar but doesn’t cause tooth decay and could ultimately serve as a low calorie sweetener.
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.