Did you know? Important Dental Facts

The calcium and phosphorous found in cheese reduces the pH level in plaque and re-mineralizes the enamel.

A sore jaw, when combined with chest pain, can signal a heart attack-particularly in women.

Blue toothbrushes are used more often than red ones
Each person’s set of teeth and tongue print are unique much like their fingerprints.
The average woman smiles about 62 times a day, as opposed to 8 time by men. Kids laugh around 400 times a day while grown-ups only 15.
According to the Academy of General dentistry, the average person only brushes for 45 to 70 seconds a day. The recommended amount of time is 2-3 minutes.
Right handed people chew food on the right side. Left handed people chew on the left side.
50% of people consider the smile the first facial feature they notice
50% say the smile is the first facial feature they notice.
80% of people are unhappy with their smile.
83% of people believe teeth are more important to appearance than hair and eyes.
People who drink 3 or more sugary sodas daily have 62% more dental decay.
Research says that those with periodontal disease (gum disease) are at higher risk for developing heart disease, stroke, uncontrolled diabetes, pre-term births and respiratory disease.