Kids Dental Studio

Our friendly dental assistant Ivanna

The AAO recommends all kids get their first check-up with an orthodontist no later than age 7. bit.ly/2h5U7RY

TRIVIA... -Rabbit's teeth never stop growing. They keep them worn down by gnawing on bark and other hard foods. -People don’t chew up and down; they chew side to side just like cows chew! -Today’s tooth fairy needs a lot more silver than she did in 1900 when she left an average of twelve cents. In 1998, the tooth fairy left an average of one dollar.... -It takes 17 muscles to smile but 43 to frown, so smile! -An elephant's tooth can weigh three kilograms? That's heavier than a big jug of milk! -Humans have 32 teeth, cats have 30 teeth, dogs have 42 teeth and pigs have 44 teeth. It looks like teeth are different for different animals. -61% of us have been attracted to somebody by their smile alone! -The most valuable tooth belonged to Sir Isaac Newton. In 1816 one of his teeth was sold in London for $3,633.00 or in today’s terms, $35,700.00. The tooth was set in a ring. In November 2011, John Lennon’s discolored tooth was sold at auction for $31,200.00. -Teeth are harder than bone and are the last part of the body to be broken down. Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body. -Jaw muscles can contract with a force as great as 55 pounds of pressure on anterior incisors and 200 pounds of pressure on back molars. -Not too long ago, dentures were common wedding gifts in the British Isles. At that time, many people expected to lose all their teeth and had their teeth extracted at an early age. See more

Dental Humor...

February Is "National Children' Dental Health Month"

Back-to-School Tips for Healthy Teeth http://health.usnews.com//back-to-school-tips-for-healthy-

Tooth Decay May Prohibit Growth in Children http://www.dentistrytoday.com//9936-tooth-decay-may-prohib

For all our dog and cat owners :-) http://www.cbsnews.com//dogs-and-cats-need-dental-care-br/

Our lovely receptionist Arlene