The four types of teeth are incisors, canine, premolars, and molars.
Teeth start forming before one is born but erupt only between six and 12 months of age.
ยท Humans have two sets of teeth in their lifetime; sharks have 40.
Two-third of a tooth is beneath the gums.
Children have 20 teeth; adults have 32.
Teeth are as unique as fingerprints. No two people have similar teeth.
Teeth are alive like bones with their blood supply and nerves and can die. If a tooth is knocked out, it begins to die within 15 minutes.
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body. But acids and chlorine can wear it down.
The tongue is made of eight muscles and is the most flexible muscle in the body
The tongue is still working even when one is resting or sleeping
The average person could have between 2,000 and 10,000 taste buds on the tongue
Saliva is essential for us to taste anything.
We produce about 37,854 liters of saliva in our lifetime.
Plaque is made up of bacteria in the mouth
Oral health is associated with many diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis.
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