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Mouth Facts
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How many teeth do mosquitoes have?
47
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How many minutes should you brush your teeth for?
2 minutes
100
How many teeth are in a kids mouth?
20 teeth
100
What percentage of Americans have cavities?
90% have an average of 4
100
What tooth sounds like a dog?
Canine
200
How many teeth do sharks have in a lifetime?
Up to 50,000 teeth! Sharks are constantly losing and growing teeth
200
How do you prevent cavities?
By brushing and flossing every day and visits to the dentist
200
How many teeth are in an adult's mouth?
32 teeth
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What percentage of americans ages 75 and above don't have any teeth?
26%
200
How much saliva does your mouth make in 1 day
1 Liter
300
Which animal has the most teeth?
Snails-they can have 14,000-20,000 teeth at once
300
What is a cavity?
a decayed area of your tooth that becomes a tiny hole-usually caused by bacteria, sugar, or not taking care of the teeth
300
What is the average age to lose your first tooth?
6
300
What is the hardest bone in your body?
Teeth enamel
300
How many different kinds of bacteria are in your mouth?
300-bad and good
400
How much does an elephant molar weigh?
6 pounds
400
Should you brush your tongue?
Yes, brushing your tongue helps get rid of bacteria and makes your breath smell better
400
How many different types of teeth are in your mouth?
4-incisors, canines, premolars, and molars
400
Can you have the same teeth as someone else?
Teeth are like fingerprints, no person has exactly the same teeth!
400
Is it easier to frown or smile?
Smile! It takes 13 muscles to smile and 50 muscles to frown
500
Who are crocodiles' dentists?
little birds called plovers that pick out food stuck between crocodile’s teeth
500
When was dental floss invented?
1815
500
What is tooth enamel?
the protective outer covering of the tooth which acts like a shield from cavities
500
When do baby teeth first start to grow?
Before you are even born!
500
When was the first tooth brush invented?
3500 BC by ancient Egyptians