The Elephant grinds down its molars and grows new ones. This happens six times in its lifetime!

Babies' teeth begin to develop before they are born, but in most cases don't come through until they're between 6 and 12 months old

Vigorous brushing does more harm than good.

Overzealous brushing can lead to eroded enamel which never grows back causing teeth sensitivity along with other oral problems

You should always maintain a distance of 6 feet between the toilet and where you brush. The air borne particles from the flush can travel up to 6 feet.

Always replace a toothbrush after you had a cold, sore throat or notorious infections

. The bacteria plant them on the toothbrush which can lead to reinfection

New born babies have no caries forming bacteria.

 Infact, it is the babies mother who transmits the plaque forming bacteria by blowing on food before feeding and kissing the babies mouth

Manual toothbrushes become worn out after about 3 months and are not as effective as they once were

If your dentist gives you a treatment plan for dental work that you need to have done, you should focus on getting your teeth fixed as soon as possible

The sugars from soft drinks and non-nutritional foods combine with the bacteria in our mouths which produces acids that attack tooth enamel.

About 85% of people with persistent bad breath have a dental condition that is to blame

Going to the dentist for regular check ups & cleanings is one of the most important factors in maintaining good oral health.

Gum disease is one of the main causes of tooth loss in adults

When you go for your regular dental check up, your dentist and hygienist are also screening you for any signs of oral cancer.

Teeth in a growing fetus begin to develop only six weeks after conception

Certain cheeses including Aged Cheddar, Swiss and Monterey Jack, have been found to protect teeth from decay

Regular dental cleanings can help prevent heart attacks

Teeth are the hardest substance in the human body

If you don’t floss, you miss cleaning 35% of your tooth surfaces.

Most tooth loss in people under 35 years of age is caused by athletic trauma, fights or accidents

Earliest Known Dental Work A total of 11 teeth from 9 adults who lived between 7,500 and 9,000 years ago

Earliest Known Dental Work A total of 11 teeth from 9 adults who lived between 7,500 and 9,000 years ago contain holes drilled with sharpened flint points, according to a report in Science News Online. Flint-wielding specialists drilled holes, which are believed to have been filled with some type of material. The teeth came from residents of a prehistoric farming village called Mahrgarh in what is now Pakistan. (Source: Coppa, A., D.W. Frayer, R. Macchiarelli, 2006, Early Neolithic tradition of dentistry. Nature 440 (April 6):755-756