Dental Fun Facts
Not too long ago, these were common wedding gifts in the British Isles.
What are dentures?
48% of young adults have untagged themselves from a photo on Facebook because of this.
What is a smile?
This was invented by a dentist and it used to be called fairy floss.
What is cotton candy?
This insect has 47 teeth.
What is a mosquito?
This part of the mouth only lives for about 10 days.
What is a taste bud?
These account for approximately 5 million missing teeth per year.
What are sports-related injuries?
It was in this city that in 1885 a dentist hired what would be the first dental assistant.
What is New Orleans?
60% of people don't know that a sore jaw, when combined with chest pain, can signal this condition - especially in women.
What is a heart attack?
The most valuable tooth belonged to this scientist. The tooth was set in a ring and sold in London for $3,633 in 1816, worth about $62,000 today.
Who was Sir Isaac Newton?