Chinese philosopher Mao Zedong does not really entertain the thought of brushing his teeth every after meal like most Chinese of his time. Want to know his reason? A tiger does not brush his teeth, so why should human do it? Another trivia about Mao Zedong is that he is a chain smoker and he loves English cigarettes. When his physician advised him to stop smoking, he argued that Smoking is one form of deep breathing exercise. What a naughty man!
Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger once had an emerald chip placed in the middle of his right incisor. His fans thought it was spinach. He later on replaced it with ruby until he god irritated with people debating about the cause of the blood-like stuff. He is now happy with diamond. Finally!
Parents tend to be too careful when it comes to the care of their child’s teeth but too much care may have a downside that will only become apparent in later life. Wisdom teeth (baby teeth) as they are called come out a few months after birth and continue to grow in place till the toddler stage. Teeth care is a must but too much as we have said can result in impacted tooth with permanent teeth growing erratically resulting in discomfort and even painful conditions.
Emergencies with teeth due to knocks and falls are common as any parent knows and they usually result in no permanent damage for new teeth do grow in after a couple of months. It is a good idea to get your little one to the dentist for proper management which can allow proper maintenance of your child’s teeth preventing problems later on. Regular check-ups is also a must to allow proper care for developing problems. An apple a day might keep the dentist away, but a twice a year visit can help you keep a mouthful of sparkling healthy teeth.
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Teeth which have been damaged by tooth decay can be returned to their useful self with sealants which can also prevent further decay, the hitch, early detection. Our teeth are the hardest bones in the human body but like all the other parts of the body care should be exercised for like machinery that works but isn’t maintained it can fail. Teeth are designed to last a lifetime but dietary changes and unhealthy eating habits have changed their longevity causing teeth loss and other maxillary problems that can affect your health and your confidence. The sealant works like an invisible plastic coating which is applied to the chewing surface of the tooth preventing the enamel itself from getting worn down. The teeth are first cleaned and then the sealant is applied and depending on the type used (some require lasers for curing and others don’t) they are a fast and easy treatment for your teeth that can extend their life enough top last your lifetime.
Did you know that..
* In a week, an average dentist works at least 36 hours.
* Have you ever heard of Baby Bottle Tooth Decay? It is primarily caused by long bottle feeding with a drink that contains too much sugar like Coke and Sodas.
* In 1939, a dentist in Switzerland created the first electric toothbrush ever. Who is the genius behind the invention? do you know who? Because we don’t know who it is!
* Sporty individuals should wear mouthgard when they are playing. This serves as protection to the teeth.
Did you know that..
* In Ireland, there are over 300 registered dentist in 2003.
* If you were born with some extra tooth, it is most likely to appear in the top jaw part.
* It is advisable for children two to seven years old to only use a pea-size amount of flouride when the brush their teeth.
* Only about 1/4 of the population of Ireland visit their dentist for regular dental check-ups.
* One of the most distinctive physical feature of mammal species is the teeth.
* There is a less possibility that you get cavities if you finish a whole bag of sweets in one sitting and brush your teeth after.
Did you know that..
* To become a full-pledged dentist, one should study take up a course in dentistry. It will take you at least five years to finish the whole course.
* Dental Trauma is experienced by at least 1 of 3 children when they reach fifteen years old. Pretty weird, huh?
* The first dental floss was manufactured in 1882. It was made out of silk. Today, floss made out of Gore-text is available in the market.
* The dental needs of children five years old and below are not supported by the government.
That’s all for now!
Did you know that..
* Colgate actually first produced their toothpaste in 1873 in a mass produced jar?
* “Gingivitis” is the medical term for gum disease?
* The first dentist who used anesthesia for tooth extraction is Dr. William Morton. He is a Massachusetts-based dentist. The said minor operation took place in 1846.
* The inventor of the rubber dam is Dr. S.C. Barnum, a New York-based Dentist in 1864.
* In Europe and United States, tooth decay is the second most common disease next to common cold.
* When you are about six years old, your first permanent molar usually erupts.
Did you know that..
* The Ancient Egyptians used grains of salt to cure tooth decay.
* The first person who introduced the simple classification system for malocclusions is Edward H. Angle. It is still being used today.
* A premature birth can actually result to a late eruption of the wisdom tooth.
* American’s best-known author of western novels, Zane Gray, was a dentist before becoming a writer.
* Zane Gray, a popular American best-selling author of western novels was a professional dentist before she became a novel writer.
* There are more female dentist than male dentist. It is also said that patients prefer the female ones.
Some thought that the Chinese were the ones who invented toothpaste too. It is actually the Egyptians. It was first invented as far as 5,000 years ago. It was a combination of pumice and wine. I am not sure if you’ll be happy with this revelation, but in the Eighteenth century, the main ingredient in toothpaste in America and Europe is Urine. Why? Because of its active ingredient called Ammonia that is proven to be an effective cleaner. Ammonia, up to this very day, is still an active ingredient in toothpaste. I am assuming that they don’t urinate in the mixture.
