Dentists are experts on your teeth and dental health, but even they don’t know everything. Here are some fun facts to impress your dentist with at your next checkup!
Fact #1: Most kids first see the dentist at the age of three.
Fact #2: The first toothbrush with bristles was made in China in 1948. The bristles were initially made with hog hair, and horse or badger hair were used later on.
Fact #3: The first braces were made in France in 1728, and were made of a strip of metal attached to the teeth using pieces of thread.
Fact #4: Some cheeses, such as cheddar, Swiss, and Monterey Jack can help prevent tooth decay.
Fact #5: Your set of teeth is as unique as your fingerprints.
Fact #6: Americans buy over 3 million miles of dental floss every year.
Fact #7: If you don’t floss, 35% of the surface of your teeth doesn’t get cleaned.
Fact #8: False teeth were used as early as the 8th century BCE.
Fact #9: George Washington had several sets of dentures made from hippopotamus, cow, and walrus teeth, as well as elephant tusks.
Fact #10: Tooth decay is the second most common disease in the US, after the common cold.
How many of these facts does your dentist know? Book your next appointment with Smiles of Bellevue and find out! (425) 455-2424
