Animal Teeth Facts
42 teeth
1938
Are teeth bones?
No - they are hard and white but they are made of enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp (blood and nerve)!
How long does the average American spend brushing their teeth in their lifetime?
39 days
What ingredient prevents cavities and strengthens teeth?
Fluoride
How many teeth do cats have?
30
Which civilization created the first form of toothpaste?
Egyptians
What is the hardest substance in the human body?
Tooth enamel
How many miles of dental floss do Americans buy each year?
4 million
How long should you brush your teeth?
2x daily!
How many teeth do pigs have?
44 teeth
What type of container was toothpaste in, in the year 1873?
Glass jar
What is the third set of molars in the mouth called?
Wisdom teeth
(But that doesn't necessarily make you wiser!)
How many gallons of toothpaste do Americans buy each year?
14 million gallons
What angle should you hold your toothbrush to brush your teeth?
45 degrees
How many teeth do armadillo have?
104 teeth (holy armadillo!)
What were toothbrushes made of in the 1700s?
Boar bristles and bones
What is the lifespan of a tastebud?
10 days
How many hours of school do children miss due to dental related illness?
What form of floss is most effective?
Traditional, but anything is effective!
How many teeth do snails have?
25,000 teeth
In medieval Germany it was believed that___ would help cure toothache?
Kissing donkeys
What are the largest teeth in your mouth?
Molars
Giraffe
What kind of food erode your teeth?
-Coffee, soda, candy, and lemons are all examples