Ten Interesting Facts About Oral Health

The evolution of dentistry and oral health awareness have had an enormous positive impact on the health and preservation of our teeth. Below is a list of ten interesting facts that about oral health and maintenance.

Did you know?...

1.The world’s first dental school opened in Baltimore. (After Poe’s student-dentist root canal he proclaimed; “Never more! Never more!”)

2.In 1859, At Niagra Falls, N.Y., The American Dental Association was formed by 26 dentists from all over the U.S.

3.The first ‘bristled’ toothbrush was developed in China during the Tang Dynasty (619-907). The bristles were fashioned from hogs, horses, and badgers. Nylon bristles were introduced by DuPont in 1938.

4.100 years ago, 50 percent of North American adults were without teeth.  -ADA

5.In the state of Vermont, It is illegal for a woman to wear dentures without her husband’s permission. In Vermont, Mona Lisa may have had to asked her husbands permission to smile!

6.Clean teeth can help prevent a heart attack.  -CDC, ADA

7.Black and Green tea have been proven to contain antibacterial powers that prevent cavities and gum disease.

8.Over 40 percent of Americans have at least one tooth that could benefit from dental treatment. -ADA

9.The average American can exert 30-40 lbs per square inch of pressure with their jaws.

10.The average person produces 100,000 gallons of saliva in their lifetime! Enough to fill 2 swimming pools or 200 bathtubs, maybe 1000 sinks. Ew!

Dr. Robert A. Jacobson, DDS
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Parkville, Maryland 21234
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