Scrub A Dub
If you skip this step you will mis 35-40% of your tooth surfaces
Flossing
These are like fingerprints no two are alike.
Tongue Print
In 1905 this was invented and made dentistry much more comfortable.
Novocaine
Thia is a surgical procedure done to reshape the gums.
Gingivectomy
This ocean predator has an unlimited number of teeth.
Shark
This type of toothbrush bristle was introduced in 1938 and is still one of the bristle types used today.
Nylon
These teeth are designed to withstand up to 200lbs of pressure.
Molars
In the middle ages these tradesman often performed dental procedure for their clients.
Barbers
This term is relating to the jaw section that contains tooth sockets. Also known as the roof of the mouth between the upper teeth and the hard palate or on the bottom of the mouth behind the lower teeth.
Alveolar
This pachyderms teeth can weigh over 6 lbs.
Elephant
This company first introduced "Dental Cream" in a jar in 1873.
Colgate
This is the average lifespan of a tastebud.
10-14 days
100 years ago 50% of adults in America were this.
Edentulous
This is a collection of pus and/or debris that grows in tissue.
Abscess
What class of animal have teeth that never stop growing. Requiring them to wear them down regularly.
Rodents
1939 was the first time this type of toothbrush was introduced to the market.
Electric
What bodily process starts in the mouth.
Digestion
In the middle ages people believed that dogs teeth boiled in wine was an excellent rinse to ward off these.
Cavities
This is the type of surgeon to which you would refer a patient for extraction.
Oral & Maxillofacial
These reptiles have no teeth. Some have a beak like structure used to catch prey such as small fish, bugs and worms.
Turtles & Tortises
What culture was the first to use a form of toothpaste over 5000 years ago.
Egytians
What feature of the oral cavity helps prevent food and liquid from entering the nasal passages, assists in speech and help to regulate breathing.
Uvula
This is the year the world's first dental school opened in Baltimore Maryland.
1840
These are extra teeth found in the mouth beyond the typical 32.
Supernumerary
The term "Long in the tooth" meaning "Old" is taken from this animals mouth.
Horse