Fun and Interesting Facts about Dentistry

From your favorite Pasadena dentist
at Prestige Dental!

• Plaque on teeth has more than 300 species of bacteria.
• A person only brushes their teeth for an average of 48 seconds, while dentists recommend brushing thoroughly for 2-3 minutes.
• Toothbrushes should be kept at least 6 feet from your toilet. As every time it is flushed, bacteria becomes airborne and could land on your toothbrush!
• An interesting 59% of people would rather visit a dentist than sit next to someone who is talking on a cell phone.
• Snails have over 25,000 teeth!
• 2 billion dollars a year is spent on dental care products in the U.S.
• Teeth can be used as means of identification, just like fingerprints.
• Men only smile an average of 8 times a day. Women smile a whopping 62 times a day!
• Half of the people you come in contact with daily will notice your smile before “seeing” anything else.
• The “most choked on” object in America is the toothpick.