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Humans use four different types of teeth (incisors, canine, premolars, and molars) to cut, tear, and grind their food.

Flossing once a day can increase your life expectancy by 6 years.

People who smoke are 2-7 times more likely to develop periodontal disease than non-smokers.

Tooth tattoos are a thing! They’re usually applied to crowns or caps.

Some cheese varieties can help stimulate the salivary glands, which aids in neutralizing acids and remineralizing teeth.

Dentists have used gold to fill cavities, for crowns, and even for false teeth, because it's nonreactive and easy to mold.

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