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Facts About Teeth
By peace | June 13, 2006
Importance of Teeth
Your teeth are great for chewing, but you also need them to talk. Different teeth work with your tongue and lips to help you form sounds. Try saying the word “tooth” slowly and notice how your tongue first hits the inside of your incisors to produce the hard “t” sound and then goes in between your upper and lower teeth to make the “th” sound.
And if you love to sing “la la la la la,” you can thank those teeth every time you sing a song. Pay attention to what happens to your teeth and tongue every time you make the “l” sound.
Fast Facts About Teeth
- Dental hygienists are health care professionals who teach you to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy. They also can let you know if they see signs of other health problems. You can ask your dental hygienist any questions you have about your teeth and gums.
- Baby first teeth usually come in on the top front. They start coming in when they are about 6 or 7 months old.
- A child will usually have 20 teeth by age 2.
- A child will usually lose it’s first tooth when it is about 7.
- George Washington did not have teeth made out of wood, but he did have teeth made out if hippopotamus teeth. He also had teeth made out of ivory, lead, human teeth, and cow and sheep’s teeth.
- The hardest thing in your body is the enamel on your teeth.
- Mammals have two types of teeth, the primary teeth and the permanent teeth.
- Your teeth started forming before you were born.
- The bristles of toothbrushes were originally made from the hair of hogs and cows.
- The real name for baby teeth is milk teeth.
- A Chinese dentist once built a tower out of 28,000 human teeth.
- Sharks have at least 40 sets of teeth in their life time.
- Dogs have 42 teeth.
- Cats have 30 teeth.
- Pigs have 44 teeth.
- Human Beings have 32 teeth.
Why Teeth Get Dark
There are many causes. The most common include genetics, aging, consumption of staining substances (smoking, coffee, tea, colas), tetracycline (antibiotic) staining, excessive fluoride, and old fillings. Whitening toothpaste can remove stain that is on the outside of the teeth. Dentists call this extrinsic staining. However, whitening toothpaste and professional dental cleanings will not change the color or intrinsic staining of the teeth. That is why tooth whitening (sometimes called tooth bleaching) is so popular.
Healthy Teeth
Healthy teeth and gums are important for many reasons. Teeth bite, tear, and chew food when you eat. Teeth also help you speak clearly. Many letters of the alphabet cannot be sounded without the help of teeth (try saying “healthy teeth”). Clean, healthy teeth help keep the rest of your body healthy, too. And a sparkling smile always helps you look and feel your best!
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