About 1/3 of your tooth is underneath your gums—that means only two-thirds of your tooth’s length is visible.
The first toothbrush with bristles was manufactured in China in 1498.
Tooth sensitivity is usually the result of enamel wearing away, exposing the softer dentin beneath.
Wisdom teeth get their name from the age group during which they typically grow in: the "age of wisdom" (17-21 years old).
Sensitive toothpaste contains potassium nitrate, which helps block the tiny tubules in the dentin that cause the sensitivity.
The first braces were constructed by Pierre Fauchard in 1728. The braces consisted of a flat strip of metal, which was connected to teeth by pieces of thread.
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