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Dental Facts, Tips & Resources
Dr. Kimberley Olsen and her team at Greenhill Family Dental Care pride themselves on their up-to-date knowledge of pediatric, general & cosmetic dentistry. Along the way we find facts and tips to share with our patients. The following are both fun and informative. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
Dental Facts
How much is the Tooth Fairy paying per tooth? Around $2 per tooth, according to Money Magazine.
AAP’s recent consumer survey found:
- 50% consider the smile the first facial feature they notice
- 80% are not happy with their smile
- Respondents were 7 times more likely to have periodontal, smile enhancement procedures, than facelifts
- Smile enhanced procedures outnumbered eyelid surgeries 5 to 1
32% of Americans cite bad breath as the least attractive trait of their co-workers.
The average American spends 38.5 total days brushing their teeth during their lifetime.
73% of Americans would rather go grocery shopping than floss.
Dentists recommend that a toothbrush be kept at least six (6) feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush.
Tooth decay remains the most common chronic disease among children ages 5-17 with 59% affected.
A toothpick is the object most often choked on by Americans.
Every year, kids in North America spend close to half a billion dollars on chewing gum.
More than 51 million hours of school are lost each year by children due to dental related illness.
More people use blue toothbrushes than red ones.
Like fingerprints, everyone’s tongue print is different
Employed adults lose more than 164 million hours of work each year due to oral health problems or dental visits.
Dental Care Tips
Brush teeth, tongue and gums at least twice a day for two to three minutes.
Use a small amount of fluoridated toothpaste that is approved by the American Dental Association.
Clean between teeth with dental floss daily.
Visit your dentist twice a year.
Limit sugary or starchy foods and drinks.
Change your toothbrush every 2-3 months and after a cold or flu.
Drink tap water every day (to get fluoride).
Allow your tooth brush to air dry between uses.
Dental Care Resources
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