Weird Dental Facts
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.
Smile, and say "Cheese!"
Certain cheeses including Aged Cheddar, Swiss, and Monterey Jack, have been found to protect teeth from decay.
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
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.