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10 Fun Dental Facts
Posted: April 24, 2018

THE TRUTH IS, our teeth are amazing! Without them we wouldn’t be able to speak, eat, sing, or smile properly. We’d like to celebrate our teeth by sharing some interesting dental facts you may not have known!

Here Are 10 Fun Dental Facts

If you've been using floss daily, by the end of the year the total length will be the perimeter of a baseball diamond! Is your floss going to make it to home plate?
Because birds lack teeth, many swallow stones or grits to aid in breaking up hard foods.
On average, women smile 62 times a day and men only eight times a day. Step it up, guys!
The average American spends 38.5 total days brushing their teeth in their lifetime.
Only 40 percent of young people age six to 19 have had cavities in their life. That’s down from 50 percent a decade ago!
In the middle ages, people thought that a dog’s tooth boiled in wine made an excellent mouth rinse to prevent tooth decay. Tasty!
The Egyptian plover, also known as the crocodile bird, is famous for flying into crocodile mouths and cleaning their teeth.
Prior to the 1850s, ‘toothpastes’ were usually powders and contained soap and chalk.
An obscure law in Vermont states that it is illegal for women to wear false teeth without the written permission of their husband. Crazy!
Different animals have different amounts of teeth; armadillos have 104, pigs have 44, and humans have 32.

Another cool fact: the narwhal's tusk is actually a tooth!

How Many Of These Facts Have You Heard Before?

It’s always fun to learn about the obscure facts and crazy history that make up our tooth trivia! Do you know any other cool dental facts? Remember, take care of your teeth. They do so much for you!

We are grateful for our awesome patients!

The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.

Don’t Let Dental Anxiety Keep You from A Healthy Smile
Posted: March 26, 2018

HAS IT BEEN A WHILE since you visited the dentist? Does anxiety or worry about discomfort account for your absence? If fear is preventing you from enjoying the health benefits of regular dental appointments, here’s our plea: give us a chance to change your mind!

Let Us Help You Stop The Cycle

Far too many of us get caught in a terrible cycle. Out of fear, we procrastinate dental visits until tooth pain or discomfort is severe. That procrastination results in tooth decay or gum disease. Faced with the prospect of restorative treatment, we once again avoid care, which leads to further decay and disease.

Wouldn’t it be nice to have simple, easy checkups—and dental health peace of mind after each visit?

We’ve worked successfully to restore the health of many anxious patients, and we can help you too!

At Our Practice, We Prioritize Your Comfort
Comfort and care are our top priority. We understand many people have dental anxiety and some of our patients do too. With the combination of modern technology and gentle providers we are able to perform virtually pain free dentistry. For those who are good candidates Dr. Smith may authorize a calming prescription. Our patients can also enjoy relaxing music with our noise cancelling headphones.

Try Transferring Your Anxiety Somewhere Else

Hey, it could help! If worrying about things is just part of your nature, try taking all that worrying and transferring it to things that make more sense to worry about. Use this video as practice.

Find Your Happy Place At Our Dental Office

We know it may sound too simple to be true, but we believe that you should enjoyyour visits with us! We’ll work with you and plan a way to make you comfortable with your dental care. Give us a call, or share this message with a friend.

Thanks for trusting our practice with your dental needs.

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10 Fun Dental FactsPosted: April 24, 2018

Don’t Let Dental Anxiety Keep You from A Healthy SmilePosted: March 26, 2018

10 Fun Dental Facts
Posted: April 24, 2018

Don’t Let Dental Anxiety Keep You from A Healthy Smile
Posted: March 26, 2018