Now THAT'S Feeling Down in the Mouth
In medieval times 10% of deaths in London were tooth-related.
Weird Dental Facts
What's Up, Bud?
Did you know that the human tongue has up to 10,000 taste buds?
Where, Exactly, Did You Lose That Tooth?
Most tooth loss in people under 35 is caused by accidents -- for example: athletic trauma, fights, or the occasional slip on a banana peel.
Getting the "Hang" of It
In the Dark Ages, superstitions held that a person could cure a toothache, or even re-grow a lost tooth, by obtaining a tooth from someone else.
The Daily Grind?
Over 60 million Americans grind their teeth at night.
Suffering From the Common Cavity?
Tooth Decay is the 2nd most common disease in the U.S. after the common cold.
That's More Than a "Bucket of Spit"
In an entire human lifetime, the average person produces around 100,000 gallons of saliva.
Smile, and say "Cheese!"
Certain cheeses including Aged Cheddar, Swiss, and Monterey Jack, have been found to protect teeth from decay.
No Periodontal Disease For Me, Dude (Shark Week Fact 7)
Shark teeth are not attached to gums on a root like our teeth.
Tougher Than Tough (Shark Week Fact 6)
Shark teeth and human teeth are equally as hard, but the coating of shark teeth is acid resistant and
Bye, Ma! (Shark Week Fact 5)
Sharks are born with complete sets of teeth and swim away from their mother to fend for themselves.
That Would Keep The Tooth Fairy Busy (Shark Week Fact 4)
Venice, FL is known worldwide as the Shark Tooth Capital. Ten million years ago, when Florida was submerged under water, the area was teeming with sharks.
Look Ma, No Cavities (Shark Week Fact 3)
Sharks do not suffer from cavities. They don't brush or floss, but they also eat a diet perfectly suited to them.
Sharkey's Machine (Shark Week Dental Fact 2)
New teeth are constantly being formed in rows in a shark’s jaw. A shark typically loses at least one tooth per week.
Shark Week Dental Fact 1
In honor of "Shark Week" (Discovery Channel) here's our latest Weird Dental Fact: