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5 weird facts about teeth

1. The hand you use the most is also your chewing side
We start our list of interesting information about teeth with information that we do every day but never noticed. For example, if you use your right hand, you tend to chew with the right side of your mouth. If you're left-handed, your dominant chewing side will likely be on the left.

2.Teeth are stronger than bones
Some people believe bones to be the strongest part of human anatomy, but enamel on the outside of the teeth is actually the strongest and most durable part of the body.

3.Most of the tooth is not visible
Two-thirds of the tooth is actually under the gums. Only one third of the tooth can be seen.

4. Brushing will not clean your teeth completely.
Brushing your teeth cleans only 60% of your teeth. The remaining 40% is cleaned with dental floss. Yes, flossing is important.

5.Teeth are unique, just like fingerprints
No two teeth are alike. Everyone's teeth are unique, just like fingerprints. In fact, as with fingerprints, teeth can be used to identify a person. This is one of the reasons people use dental records to identify human remains.

27 September 2020
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