Toxic You Say?!
When ingested habitually by kids, fluoridated toothpastes can lead to fluoride toxicity.
Weird Dental Facts
Some Things Never Change
The first toothbrush with bristles was manufactured in China in 1498. Bristles from hogs, horses and badgers were used.
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.
How Dry I Am
The commonly used practice of putting a cap on a toothbrush is actually detrimental.
Is That Far Enough?
Don’t store your toothbrush within 6 feet of a toilet. Airborne particles from a flush can travel that distance.
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.
US Patent #98,304
William F. Semple, a dentist from Mount Vernon, OH was issued the first patent in 1869 for chewing gum.
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.
Ingenious Identifier
Did you know your tongue print is unique? Similar to fingerprints, everone also has a distinctive tongue print.
Shocking
The electric chair was invented by a dentist . . . . Dr. Alfred P. Southwick (1826 - 1898) was a dentist from Buffalo, New York.
No Smile? We Have Plenty to Spare
Children smile about 400 times a day.
Just TRY Flossing With It Though
The cotton candy making machine that made widely consumed cotton candy possible was co-invented by a dentist.
Donkey Choppers!?
Contrary to popular belief, George Washington’s famous dentures weren’t made from wood.
Sexy, or Not?
Americans spend $100 billion per year on hair care products – and only $2 billion a year on dental care products. What good is great hair without a great smile?
4,999,999 and Counting
Sports-related injuries account for approximately 5 million missing teeth per year, so make sure you wear a mouth guard, if you or your little ones are athletes.