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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Best Dentists in St. Louis. Really a great dental experience. I have used this office for regular dental care, cavities, crowns, and cosmetic dentistry. Teeth look great.

Response from the owner:Christopher we apologize for the belated response. We are very pleased to hear you have a great dental experience with our office! Thank you for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you at your next dental appointment!

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Thanks Laina for making my visit great. You are the best.

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Dr. Behl! I cannot recommend Dr. Maris Behl enough. If you have dental anxiety, she is truly the kind of dentist you hope to find. If teeth could be wrapped in pillows and protected by flying unicorns, Dr. Behl would somehow make it happen. I have significant anxiety around dental procedures and have needed deeper sedation for dental work in the past. From the beginning, Dr. Behl took the time to listen to my concerns and made me feel genuinely heard rather than dismissed or rushed. She created such a sense of trust and safety that I was eventually able to have my dental work done with only nitrous instead of full sedation, which is something I honestly didn’t think I would be comfortable doing. During my crown placement, she explained what she was doing throughout the procedure, which made an enormous difference in keeping me calm. She also took the time to address a filling that had been bothering me for what felt like forever — and she actually fixed the problem. What stands out most about Dr. Behl is how safe I feel in her care. She is compassionate, patient, communicative, and incredibly attentive to how her patients are feeling. For someone with dental anxiety, that combination is invaluable. Finding a dentist I trust this much has completely changed my experience with dental care. I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Behl and would recommend her without hesitation, especially to anyone who has dental anxiety or has struggled to feel comfortable receiving dental treatment.

Response from the owner:Thank you for such incredibly kind words! We’ll be sure to pass this along to Dr. Behl. We’re pretty sure the flying unicorns are going to be the part she remembers most! 🦄💙 We’re so glad our team could help make your experience a more comfortable one.

Lauren E.

Dr Thoms and his team are phenomenal. No question, the absolute best possible option for my child when he needed work done while sleeping (age based). While this option is not inexpensive, this set up of have anesthesiology in-house allowed us to get his mouth healthy when a traditional pediatric dentist could/would not. I am a parent that asks a lot of questions on behalf of my toddler’s care and at no point did I feel judged for this, nor was I rushed during my evaluation process during the consultation. Although the procedure is not one I would like to repeat for my child, my husband and I were both so pleased with how well Dr. Thoms communicated and how he clearly cared for our son’s wellbeing (both physical and emotional during a less than comfortable visit). Cannot recommend the back of house team more highly. My one detraction is the FOH staff (not everyone) were not nearly as pleasant. I would like to communicate that while their day-to-day is very routine for them, being in that office as a parent is very scary for some people in their office and a little bit of kindness goes along way. I do recall, having a very pleasant conversation with Rebecca, but otherwise everyone else was on the apathetic side, in my personal opinion. That said you’ll notice that I still am leaving a five star review because the dental staff really just knocked out of the park, but as a parent I want to encourage you to look past any rudeness you may experience over email or on the phone because Dr. Thom’s is really that excellent.

Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We’re grateful to hear that our team provided compassionate, attentive care and took the time to answer your questions throughout the process. We also appreciate your comments regarding your experience with our front office team and will certainly share your feedback. Your kind words mean so much to us!

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.