Fun and Fascinating Dental Facts from Northwest Chicago Suburbs Cosmetic Dentist

FactsHappy Friday!  It’s the end of another week, and you may have some fun summer weekend plans. If you’re watching that clock tick away, and trying to fill the few hours left of work, perhaps we can entertain (and educate you) for just a few minutes. Your Northwest Chicago suburbs cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg, would like to share some fun and/or interesting facts about dentistry.

Interesting Dental Facts from Dr. Engelberg

Fact #1: Smiling Habits Vary Amongst Gender and Age Who do you think smiles more? Men, women, or children? If you guessed that kids flash their grins more freely with their carefree lifestyles, you are correct. Children smile roughly 400 times every day. Women trail behind, smiling on an average of 62 times every day. That’s still a lot better than their male counterparts, who only tend to smile about eight times in a 24 hour period. Fact #2: Your teeth are as Unique as Snowflakes Your full set of teeth, when compared to others, is as unique as your fingerprints. Even identical twins who share the exact same genetic makeup have varying teeth. Not only do teeth have countless variations, but you actually have a tongue print, as well. However, we’re not recommending you lick an ink pad any time soon. Fact #3: Toothbrush Hat Etiquette Dictates No Caps Indoors (or Out) Do you have an electric toothbrush that includes a plastic cap to fit over the bristles? You may think this is a protective measure, going the extra mile to ensure that your bristles are clean as can be each time you brush your teeth. Unfortunately, the opposite is true. Without ample time for your toothbrush to dry before you place the cap back on, moisture can become trapped, yielding greater bacterial growth. And while we’re on the subject of toothbrush storage, try not to keep your oral hygiene products within six feet of your toilet. When a toilet is flushed, airborne particles can travel up to a six foot distance.

Visit Your Northwest Chicago Suburbs Cosmetic Dentist

If you would like to arrange a consultation to discuss cosmetic dentistry  options with your cosmetic dentist in the Northwest Chicago Suburbs, schedule an appointment with our 60008 dentist office by calling 847-259-8030. We are happy to serve patients in Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, Northwest Chicago Suburbs, and Northern Chicago Suburbs.