Fun and Interesting Facts about Teeth Interesting Facts About Teeth | Page 5

Here are some interesting facts about your
teeth which you never knew:
 Many diseases including heart disease are linked to your oral health.
 About 60-90% of children have tooth decay.
In the US, a child is 5 times more likely to seek emergency help due to dental
problems compared to asthmas.
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In Canada, an estimated 2.26 million school days are missed each year due to
dental problems.
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There can be 1 billion bacteria on each tooth if you don’t practice oral hygiene.
Your chewing side is usually directly proportional to your active hand. If you are
right-handed then usually you’ll be chewing mainly with the right side of your jaw.
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