At the Ferber Dental Group, we take dentistry quite seriously. However, all work and no play can indeed make anyone dull. Following is a little fodder for when some good ol’ fashioned teeth trivia might come in handy. Enjoy.
1. A child will lose his first tooth at around age 7.
2. Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body.
3. Like humans, most mammals are born with primary teeth that are eventually replaced with permanent teeth.
4. Teeth in humans actually begin to form before birth.
5. Modern-day toothbrush bristles were originally made from the hair of cows.
6. Baby teeth are actually called milk teeth.
7. Depending on the species, a shark will typically go through 40 sets of teeth in a lifetime.
8. At 6 months of age, a human baby typically will have about 20 teeth begin to emerge through the gums.
9. Although a snail’s mouth is about the size of a pin, it can have 25,000 teeth or more.
10. George Washington did not have wooden dentures. They were made of gold, hippopotamus tusk, elephant ivory and human teeth.
For information about the Ferber Dental Group, dental implants, dentures or periodontal concerns, call 561-439-8888 or visit www.ferberdental.com.
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