Tooth Trivia
The hardest substance in the human body.
What is enamel?
Brushing this often helps prevent cavities.
What is twice a day?
⭐DAILY DOUBLE⭐
Ancient Egyptians used this substance to clean their teeth.
What is a mixture of crushed eggshells and myrrh?
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The average person produces this many quarts of saliva a day.
What is 1–2 quarts?
This actor is famous for a bright, wide smile in 'Pretty Woman'.
Who is Julia Roberts?
The number of teeth most adults have.
What is 32?
Chewing sugar-free gum can help clean teeth by increasing this in your mouth.
What is saliva?
The first known toothbrush with bristles appeared in this country.
What is China?
This type of teeth are meant for tearing food.
What are canines?
The first dental implant patient in history received one in this decade.
What is the 1960s?
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The small tooth located between the canine and molars.
What is a premolar?
Flossing this often is recommended for healthy gums.
What is once a day?
This “Father of Modern Dentistry” invented the dental drill in the 19th century.
Who is Dr. Horace Wells?
Your tongue print is unique, similar to this.
What is a fingerprint?
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These athletes often wear mouthguards to protect their teeth.
Who are boxers / football / rugby players?
The part of the tooth below the gum line.
What is the root?
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Using this ingredient in toothpaste helps prevent tooth decay.
What is fluoride?
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In the 18th century, people often filled cavities with this unusual material.
What is lead or gold?
Teeth can reveal clues about this aspect of a person’s health.
What is diet and nutrition?
Famous singer has a sigature gap between her front teeth.
Who is Madonna?
Teeth start forming this early in life, even before birth.
What is in the womb / prenatally?
Brushing too hard can damage this layer of your teeth.
What is enamel?
The first dental school in the world opened in this U.S. city in 1840.
What is Baltimore, Maryland?
The enamel on your teeth contains this element, which also makes bones strong.
What is calcium?
Famous for his "toothy" grin and role as a TV doctor in ER.
Who is George Clooney?