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intersting teeth and dentistry facts

7/31/2021

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Teeth Facts

Surprisingly, 25% of adults do not brush their teeth twice a day. Not brushing twice a day increases the risk of tooth decay by 33%
In a lifetime, the average American spends approximately 38.5 total days just brushing their teeth. That’s over a month of your life!
The hardest substance found in the human body is your tooth enamel

Floss Facts

Flossing is an essential part of oral hygiene. When you do not floss, you are missing over 40% of tooth surfaces, which is why your dentist always emphasizes flossing!
Although flossing is essential, many people do not like doing it. A whopping 73% of Americans would go to the grocery store than floss their teeth
The first introduction of commercial floss was 1882 by Codman and Shurtleff, Inc., later acquired by Johnson and Johnson in 1965
Floss is also quite durable. A West Virginia inmate once used dental floss to braid a rope, which he used to scale a building and escape in 1992

Mouth Facts

In a lifetime, a person produces over 100,000 gallons of saliva. To put that into perspective, that is over 20 semitrucks worth of saliva or 1.06 million red solo cups
One of the most common effects of poor dental hygiene is bad breath. Over 90% of bad breath originates in the mouth
There are over 700 different types of bacteria in your mouth alone
Those who drink three or more cups of soda per day are 62% more likely to suffer from tooth decay, tooth loss, and filling than others. Stay away from soft drinks!
Right-handed people tend to chew food on the right side of their mouth, while left-handed people tend to chew their food on the left side of their mouth
Like your tooth prints and fingerprints, your tongue is also unique. No two people share the same tongue print

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waterpik vs flossing: pros and cons

7/31/2021

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Why does it matter?Nothing is more flattering than a gorgeous, healthy smile, but taking care of your teeth and gums is about more than just good looks. Poor oral hygiene can cause cavities, tooth loss, and gum disease.
Gum disease can negatively affect heart health. The bacteria that causes gum disease can also get into the bloodstream and target the fetus, possibly leading to prematurity and low birth weight in babies.
Brushing your teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste is a good start, but regular brushing may not be enough to clean out food particles, plaque, and bacteria from between teeth.
Toothbrush bristles aren’t small enough to clean effectively in these tight spaces. For this reason, interdental cleaning, such as flossing, is recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA).
You may be trying to decide which is better for cleaning in between teeth: dental floss or a Waterpik water flosser. Getting input from your dentist is always a good idea.
It also helps to understand the differences and similarities between the two so that you can decide which will provide the most benefit for you. It’s important to understand each tool and understand what they can and can’t do.
Waterpiks: Pros and ConsWaterpik water flossers are also referred to as dental water jets or oral irrigators. The first oral irrigator was invented in 1962 by a Colorado dentist who was helped by his patient, a hydraulic engineer.
Water flossers use a pressurized stream of pulsating water to clean away food particles, bacteria, and plaque between teeth and under the gumline.
Who should use a Waterpik?You prefer to use a Waterpik instead of floss if you;

wear braces
have nonremovable bridgework
have crowns
have dental implants

A Waterpik may also be easier to use than standard floss for people with arthritis, or for anyone who finds strong floss difficult to maneuver and work with

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how soft drinks hurt your teeth

7/31/2021

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If you’re like up to half of the American population, you may have had a sugary drink today- and there’s a good chance it was soda. Drinking high-sugar soft drinks is most commonly associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and weight gain.
But sodas can also have ill effects on your smile, potentially leading to cavities and even visible tooth decay.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), men are more likely to drink soda and sugary drinks. Teenage boys drink the most and get about 273 calories from them per day. That number falls only slightly to 252 calories in their 20s and 30s.
When you drink soda, the sugars it contains interact with bacteria in your mouth to form acid. This acid attacks your teeth. Both regular and sugar-free sodas also contain their own acids, and these attack the teeth too. With each swig of soda, you’re starting a damaging reaction that lasts for about 20 minutes. If you sip all day, your teeth are under constant attack.

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