Fun Facts About Teeth for Kids!

Educating your kids on what our teeth are and how they work is a great way to get them interested in taking care of their teeth with a good dental health routine.

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Our teeth are kind of strange. Yet, that is was makes them so fun and interesting to learn about! If you want to teach your children about how amazing their teeth are, we have compiled a list of fun facts that you can share with them.

Educating your kids on what our teeth are and how they work is a great way to get them interested in taking care of their teeth with a good dental health routine.

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Facts About Our Amazing Teeth

1. Teeth are extremely strong – Our teeth are made of something called enamel. Enamel is the hardest material in our body. It is even stronger than our bones and has the highest percentage of minerals out of our other body parts. It’s a good thing they are so durable since we cannot regrow our teeth if they were easy to break. This is one essential reason to take such good care of our teeth!
2. Our teeth are as unique as our fingerprints – The way our teeth grow in our mouth is unique. In fact, every person has their own bite that cannot be replicated by anyone else. This is even true for a person who gets braces. After wearing braces and having straight teeth, a person’s bite would still be entirely different from another’s.
3. Teeth are not bones – It’s easy to see why someone would think that teeth are bones, after all, they are white and hard. But our teeth are made up of different materials than our bones. They are different because bones can heal themselves, but no matter how long you wait, your teeth cannot heal themselves.
4. Cheese protects our teeth – The next time you eat a piece of cheese, think about this – cheese creates a layer over the top of our teeth that protects them from plaque and acid. Also, cheese contains high phosphate and calcium levels, which helps strengthen our teeth from the inside. However, it’s still important to brush your teeth at night.
5. Tooth decay is the number one disease in children – Yes, tooth decay is the number one chronic disease with kids today. It’s five times more common than fevers and asthma. When left untreated, tooth decay can cause some serious problems.
6. Ancient Egyptians had dentists – Dentists were considered important health care providers in ancient Egypt. They helped people with many different oral health issues. They would fill loose teeth with an herbal mixture. They even performed sophisticated operations like surgical removal of abscesses and jaw replacements. The Egyptians also used toothbrushes to keep their teeth clean.
7. Sugar makes harmful acid – Candy and soda contain sugar that reacts with bacteria in your mouth. This reaction forms an acid that erodes our teeth. People who drink a lot of soda are constantly exposing their teeth to this harmful acid.
8. Things live in our mouth – Did you know that we have things that live in our mouth? It’s called bacteria – you can’t see or taste them, but they are there. It’s estimated that our mouths have more than 700 species of these microorganisms or bacteria living on our teeth, tongue, and in other parts. Most of the bacteria in our mouths are harmless and actually helpful. But others can lead to tooth decay and gum disease.

Take Good Care of Your Teeth

Yes, our teeth are kind of strange, but they are amazing! Therefore, it’s essential to take care of our teeth. Brushing and flossing twice a day and keeping up with dental checkups are vital for the health of our teeth and our bodies.