On average, women smile 62 times a day, while men smile only 8 times. Children, on the other hand, smile an incredible 400 times during the same period.

Tooth enamel is the hardest tissue in the human body, even stronger than bones!

Dental plaque contains over 300 different species of bacteria, and the most responsible for tooth decay is Streptococcus mutans, which breaks down sugar and other food into acids that erode teeth.

Toothbrushes should be replaced every 2-3 months. Brushing with a toothbrush can clean about 60% of the accessible tooth surfaces, which means it’s essential to use other tools (interdental brushes) as well.

In a survey, 34% of teenagers and 42% of adults chose the toothbrush as the first choice among five inventions they couldn’t live without.

Children have 20 primary teeth (8 incisors, 4 canines, and 8 molars), while adults have 32 permanent teeth (8 incisors, 4 canines, 8 premolars, and 12 molars).

In 1846, American dentist William Morton was the first to use anesthesia during tooth extraction.

The “most valuable tooth” in the world belongs to the famous physicist Sir Isaac Newton. It was sold in London in 1816 for an incredible $3,633, which would amount to $35,700 in today’s time.

According to research conducted in America, 50% of respondents believe that a smile is the first thing they notice on a person’s face, while about 80% of them are not satisfied with their own smile.

Your tooth impression is as unique as a fingerprint. Each person has an individual tooth impression, and even identical twins have different tooth impressions. Dental analysis is also used to identify victims of various accidents when DNA analysis is not possible. Believe it or not, your tongue also has a unique print.

Saliva is essential for tooth preservation as it actively neutralizes acids that attack the teeth. In a lifetime, the average person produces up to 38,000 liters of saliva.