18 Fun Dental Facts About Teeth
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The average American spends 38.5 total days brushing their teeth during their lifetime.
The average person only brushes for 45 to 70 seconds a day, the recommended amount of time is 2-3 minutes.
25% of adults DON’T brush their teeth twice a day—increasing their risk of developing tooth decay by 33%.
78% of Americans have had at least 1 cavity by the age of 17.
Nearly 25% of American adults have no teeth.
33% of people are born without wisdom teeth.
On average, 3 million teeth are lost at sporting events annually.
The tooth is the only part of the human body that can’t heal itself.
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body.
Like fingerprints—and snowflakes—everyone’s tongue print is unique.
The lifespan of a taste bud is 10 days.
The average human being produces 100,000 gallons of saliva during their lifetime—enough to fill 2 swimming pools.
90% of a bad breath smell originates in the mouth.
There are more bacteria in the human mouth than there are people on the Earth.
Brushing along misses 40% of your tooth surfaces—that’s why you need to floss.
75% of school kids worldwide have cavities.
Toothpicks are the object most often choked on by Americans.
The average toothbrush contains about 2500 bristles grouped into about 40 tufts per toothbrush. The tufts are folded over a metal staple and forced into pre-cored holes in the head and fused into the head with heat. The handle is made of at least two materials, usually plastic and rubber.