It's National Children's Dental Month and many parents find it difficult to keep their children interested in their dental health! Looking for ways to motivate your child to brush his or her teeth? Using fun facts about different kinds of teeth can spark your children's interest in their own oral health. Check out these facts from the American Dental Association!- Humans have two sets of teeth.
- Humans have 32 teeth.
- A Hippopotamus actually has 40 teeth, even though you usually only see four.
- Dogs rarely get cavities because their saliva has a very high pH.
- An elephant's molars can weigh up to 10 lbs!
- The teeth of a pocket gopher grow up to 15 inches a year!
- Although a blue whale is the largest mammal, it has no teeth!
- Armadillos have 104 teeth!
- Snails can have 25,000 teeth, which are located on the tongue!
- Dolphins have only one set of teeth for their lifetime.
Comparing your kid's teeth to their own favorite animals can help keep them focused on maintaining their own! If you have any questions concerning your children's dental health, call our dental office at 918-455-0123!
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