Just a few fun fact about dentistry, here they are.
Did you know that bad breath is the least attractive trait a co-worker can have. Be more popular around the water cooler, brush after lunch.
Cap the paste but not the brush. Covering the brush can trap moisture and encourage bacteria growth. Yeah, we know, gross huh?
The average women smiles about 62 times a day, while the average man smiles only 8 times. Women are also more likely to brush their teeth and visit the dentist regularly. Think there might be a connection here?
Did you know dental floss has many different uses? It works well as a cake cutter, makeshift clothesline, replacement fishing line, picture hanger and much more. Our favorite use for it, cleaning your teeth.
Dental floss has played a role in many attempted prison breaks, used as everything from a rope to a chainsaw. None have been successful. We suggest flossing with it.
Saliva helps you eat by breaking apart food particles and cleaning your mouth afterwords. The average person produces 10,000 gallons of saliva over there lifetime.(no data as to how much winds up as spitballs)
Americans spend $100 billion per year on hair care products and only $2 billion year on dental products. What goods great hair without a great smile?
If flossing properly, the average person should use 122 yards of floss per year. 28% of people claim to floss daily , but annual sales data shows only and average of 18 years of floss is sold per person. We think someones fibbing.
Contrary to popular belief, George Washington's famous dentures weren't made from wood. His four pairs of custom chompers were crafted from gold, ivory, lead and a mixture of human, donkey and um, hippopotamus teeth. (take care of yours and you wont have to think about it!)
Well hope you enjoyed these fun facts, there will be more to come.
