Fun Teeth Facts

Human teeth: Children have 20 teeth Adults have 32 teeth, but not everyone has their 4 3rd molars (Wisdom Teeth).
What creature has the least # of teeth? The Blue Whale has NO teeth
What creature has the most teeth? The Snail. They have between 14,000 - 20,000 teeth depending on the type of snail. They are not normal teeth. These teeth are arranged in rows on its tongue. Even more shocking - the aquatic snail called the limpet are the strongest known biological material on Earth, even stronger than titanium.
The “Horn” on the Narwhal’s head is actually a tooth!
Crocodiles have 60-110 teeth at a time. When they loose a tooth there is immediately another one to take its place. They can replace a tooth up to 50 times in their life.
It is only humans and domesticated animals, like dogs that get decay which eats away at your teeth. If you have anything sweet brush asap or at least rinse with water. If you are drinking a sweet drink- drink it quickly and be done with it. You don’t want sugar sitting on your teeth for extended periods of time. Happy Brushing and if you are in search of dental care, we at Garden Oaks Family & Cosmetic Dentistry would love to have the opportunity to serve your needs.
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