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Eating sugary foods as snacks increases your chance of tooth decay, so eat them with meals and be sure to brush afterward!

Found in many foods, like the pulp and seeds of grapefruits, chemical compounds known as polyphenols can kill oral viruses.

Tooth enamel is mostly made of the mineral hydroxyapatite which consists of calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, calcium fluoride, calcium hydroxide, and citrate.

World Gratitude Day is September 21st! What are you most grateful for?

Known as the unicorn of the sea, a narwhal’s tusk is actually a tooth, and only the males have them.

Bottlenose Dolphins only use their teeth for defense. They swallow their food whole!

Researchers have seen cavities in bears as a result of snacking on berries and honey.

The ADA recommends replacing your toothbrush every 3-4 months or sooner if the bristles are frayed or you’ve had a bad cold. Choose a softbristled brush and remember to brush gently but thoroughly.

Ancient Egyptians used to whiten their teeth using ground pumice mixed with wine vinegar.

Some of the first toothpicks were made from bone, gold, and quills.

Did you know? Tooth decay is considered an infectious disease.

he inventor of the modern toothbrush is William Addis. In the 1700s, he attached boar hair bristles to a toothbrush handle made of bone.

The American Dental Association started in 1859 when a group of 26 dentists visited Niagara Falls to exchange ideas.

Americans spend approximately $2 billion on oral care products each year.