Did you know this about your teeth?
- The enamel on the top surface of your tooth is the hardest part of your entire body.
- The human mouth contains more bacteria than there are people on Earth.
- The tooth is the only part of the body that can’t heal itself.
- You can only see 1/3 of your tooth. The other 2/3 is hidden under your gums.
Did you know this about flossing?
- When you don’t floss, you miss cleaning roughly 35% of your tooth’s surface.
- Flossing can extend your life expectancy up to 6 years because it reduces the chances of infectious diseases and can even prevent heart attacks.
- 73% of Americans would rather go grocery shopping than floss.
More Fun Facts About Teeth
- The average woman smiles 62 times a day, while men smile only 8 times a day.
- 50% of people claim that a person’s smile is the first feature they notice about another person.
- 59% of people would rather have a dental appointment than sit next to someone who is talking on a cell phone.
- 60% of adults are attracted to somebody by their smile alone.
- On average, people spend around 38 days in his/her lifetime brushing their teeth.
