• About

DentistUSA blog

~ The Official DentistUSA blog

DentistUSA blog

Monthly Archives: April 2018

Dental Fun Facts

05 Thursday Apr 2018

Posted by asefquader in DentistUSA.com, General Dentistry

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

Dental Facts, Dental Fun Facts, DentistUSA.com, Jeopardy

I’ve been known to be a bit of a ‘trivia geek’. It’s a term I have been called many times (mostly without the trivia preface). To help expand my trivial knowledge, I have been studying up on some fun dental facts that I’m sure will end up on an episode of Jeopardy one day. So, if you’re looking to win a game show or just want to impress at your local bar’s next trivia night, read on. Hopefully one day, you’ll be answering Final Jeopardy, correctly.

 

The earliest known dentist was Hesi-ren, an Egyptian “doctor of the tooth” who lived around 3000 B.C.

The Romans used a mixture of bones, eggshells, oyster shells and honey to clean their teeth.

The first bristled toothbrush was made in China in 1498.

In the 1800s, blacksmiths and barbers also served as dentists.

The average toothbrush contains about 2500 bristles grouped into about 40 tufts per toothbrush.

There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people on the Earth.

Cotton Candy was invented by a dentist and was originally called “fairy floss.”

During the middle ages, the customary cure for a toothache was to kiss a donkey.

Roughly 75% of school children worldwide have active dental cavities.

Kids miss 51 million school hours a year due to dental related illnesses.

Sports-related injuries account for approximately 5 million missing teeth per year.

Tooth enamel is the hardest structure in the human body.

Eating green veggies high in minerals, like broccoli, spinach and kale, will help strengthen the enamel on your teeth and help protect against stains.

According to the latest Original Tooth Fairy Poll, parents are leaving an average of $4.13 per tooth under their kids’ pillows.

In 2017, the Tooth Fairy paid out $271 million for lost teeth across the U.S.

The Tooth Fairy visits 84 percent of U.S. households with children.

In Mexico and other Latin countries, the job of the Tooth Fairy is performed by a mouse named, El Ratón Pérez.

A study done by Kelton on behalf of The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, found that Americans believe a smile is the one feature that will always remain the most attractive no matter how old we get. According to the study, 45% of those surveyed think that a person’s smile can defy the affects of aging while eyes come in a distant second at 34%.

The human tongue is like a fingerprint. No two people have the same tongue print.

A dentist named Alfred P. Southwick invented the Electric Chair.

The farmer in Grant Wood’s painting, “American Gothic” was actually the artist’s dentist.

 

Find a Dentist

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 31 other followers

DentistUSA Facebook Page

DentistUSA Facebook Page

DentistUSA Twitter

  • Did You Know? #DYK https://t.co/yiEPhDZz7O 4 days ago
  • a little something to help you smile... https://t.co/uk1DXX1gAy 6 days ago
  • Did You Know? #DYK https://t.co/H9l17NUBjw 1 week ago
  • a little something to help you smile... https://t.co/PlM7v2y362 1 week ago
  • A little something to help you smile... https://t.co/9k6baxTXe9 2 weeks ago
Follow @dentist_usa

Top Posts & Pages

  • 5 Things to Eat When You Have a Temporary Crown
  • Celebrities with Porcelain Veneers
  • Which comes first, the floss or the brush?

Archives

  • December 2020
  • August 2020
  • June 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • December 2019
  • July 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • August 2018
  • April 2018
  • November 2017
  • September 2017
  • April 2017
  • November 2016
  • May 2016
  • October 2015
  • August 2015
  • June 2015
  • January 2015
  • November 2014
  • August 2014
  • July 2014
  • May 2014
  • March 2014
  • December 2013
  • November 2013
  • October 2013
  • August 2013
  • July 2013
  • June 2013
  • May 2013
  • March 2013
  • January 2013
  • November 2012
  • September 2012
  • July 2012
  • June 2012
  • May 2012
  • April 2012
  • March 2012
  • February 2012
  • January 2012
  • December 2011
  • November 2011
  • October 2011
  • September 2011

Categories

Adult Dentistry Contests cosmetic dentistry dentistUSA DentistUSA.com General Dentistry oral hygeine pediatric dentistry Smile Tooth Enamel

Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com.

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy