- 60% of people who don't know that a sore jaw, when combined with chest pain, can signal a heart attack-especially in women.
- A person's set of teeth is unique much like their fingerprints. Even identical twins do not have exactly the same set of teeth. Did you know that your tongue print is also unique?
The average woman smiles about 62 times a day! A man? Only 8! Kids laugh around 400 times a day. Adults... just 15.
- If you're right handed, you will chew your food on your right side. If you're left handed, you will tend to chew your food on your left side.
- People who drink 3 or more sugary sodas daily have 62% more dental decay.
- 32% of Americans cite bad breath as the least attractive trait of their co-worker.
- Research says that people with periodontal disease (Gum disease) are at higher risk for developing heart disease, stroke, uncontrolled diabetes, pre-term births and respiratory disease.
Routine dental radiographs may be an effective tool in preventing strokes, according to researchers at the University of Buffalo. Stroke victims usually receive no warning of the impending stroke, but dental radiographs can help spot potentially dangerous calcium buildups in the carotid arteries near both ends of the jawbone. These buildups can choke blood flow to the brain and are a cause of strokes.
- Periodontal bacteria can enter the blood stream and travel to major organs and begin new infections.
- People with gum disease are twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease as those without disease.
- According to the recent American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Survey, 92% of Americans believe that an attractive smile is an important social asset.
- Long ago, people used ground-up chalk or charcoal, lemon juice, ashes or even a mixture of tobacco and honey to clean their teeth. It was only about 100 years ago that someone finally created a minty cream to clean teeth.
- The term "indentured servant" has a story behind it. In the colonial days, debtors were shipped from Europe to America to work as servants. Instead of signing a contract, they sealed their agreement by leaving their dental imprint in wax.
- Dentists are among the top five most trusted professionals in the United States, according to a study by the Gallop Organization and Consumer Reports.
- The next time your dentist asks if you are taking any medications, don’t forget to mention herbal remedies or alternative medicines, advises the Academy of General Dentistry. Patients tend to forget that multivitamins, ginseng tablets, and herbal teas are considered drugs. High consumption of beverages such as herbal teas, known for their relaxing and soothing qualities, can lower blood pressure and put people at risk of fainting in the dental chair. Keep your dentist informed to avoid any potentially harmful drug interactions during your dental procedures.
The average human produces 25,000 quarts of saliva (spit) in a lifetime. That is enough saliva to fill 2 swimming pools!
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