* Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body; however, we do NOT recommend that you use your pearly whites to open bottles!
* The plaque found on your teeth is home to more than 300 different species of bacteria. Listerine, anyone?
* The average person spends about 48 seconds per day brushing their teeth, but dentists recommend at least 2 or 3 minutes.
* 6 is the magic number–magic number of feet away from your toilet you should store your toothbrush in order to avoid airborne particles from toilet flushing making their way to your bristles, yuck!
* The common practice of placing a cap on your toothbrush is actually more detrimental–bacteria favor the moist environment, which increases reproduction.
* A snail’s mouth is no larger than the head of a pin, but can contain over 25,000 teeth!
Ian, the Mosman dentist. Dentist Mosman.
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