8 FUN DENTAL FACTSThere’s a lot about teeth and dentistry you

probably don’t know!

1. Teeth are like fingerprints.

• Everybody has a unique set of teeth, just like their

fingerprints. Even identical twins don’t have the same

exact set of teeth. Your tongue print is also just as unique!

2. Dentures anyone?

• Back in the past when dentures weren’t yet invented,

dentists would actually do a quick surgery to implant teeth

into the mouth of a person who didn’t have any. Where did

the teeth come from? Dead people!

3. Left handed or right handed?

• Have you ever wondered whether the hand you write with

affects your teeth? It can, but not in the way you might

think. Right-handed people tend to chew their food on the

right side, while left-handed people tend to chew their

food on the left side.

4. The terror of flossing.

• Some people just hate flossing. In fact, 73 percent of

Americans would rather go grocery shopping than floss.

It’s a shame because if you don’t floss, you missing

cleaning 40 percent of your tooth surfaces. That’s almost

half of your teeth!

5. How long do you brush?

• According to the Academy of General Dentistry, the

average person only brushes 45 to 70 seconds. The

recommended amount of time is 2 to 3 minutes.

6. Tooth decay vs. the common cold.

• The longer you let the remnants of your last meal remain

in your mouth, the greater the chance for tooth decay.

With that said, the second most common disease in the

United States is tooth decay. The first is the common cold.

7. Changing your toothbrush.

• After you experience a bout with the flu, cold, or other

viral infection, you’re supposed to replace your

toothbrush. Notorious microbes can stick to your

toothbrush bristles, which can then lead to re-infection.

8. Kids and teeth.

• Due to dental related illness, children lose more than 51

million hours of school each year. That’s why it’s critical to

take your children to the dentist every six months. It’s also

important to teach them about what to expect before their

first dentist appointment so they won’t be nervous.

Visit McBride Family Dental Today

• If it’s been a while since you or your children have been to

the dentist, don’t wait any longer.

• Give your teeth and your children’s teeth the chance to be

strong and healthy by visiting McBride Family Dental.

• Dr. Robert McBride is excellent with both kids and adults,

and he will help you and your family feel right at home.

• To set up an appointment today, contact us by calling 303-

466-2221 or by visiting www.mcbridefamilydental.com.

• You can also check out our online blog for more tips on

dental hygiene!