Tuesday, May 13, 2014

10 Teeth Facts:

  • Humans have two sets of teeth during their lifetime, while sharks have around 40 sets of teeth.
  • The first set (baby teeth or primary teeth) features 20 teeth.
  • The second set (adult teeth or permanent teeth) features 32 teeth.
  • Baby teeth are usually replaced by adult teeth between the ages of 6 and 12.
  • Teeth are covered in a hard substance called enamel.
  • Humans have a variety of teeth including molars, premolars, canines and incisors: molars help grind teeth, canines help hold and tear food apart, incisors help bite pieces of food.
  • Many diseases are linked to your oral health, including heart disease, osteoporosis, and diabetes.
  • One third of your tooth is underneath your gums.
  • Not everyone loses all of their baby teeth.
  • Some babies can be born with teeth.

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