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We have compiled some facts about a tool that you use daily. The Toothbrush!

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• An average American will spend over 1,000 hours brushing their teeth in their lifetime.
• In aggregate, Americans spend over $850 million on toothbrushes every year!
• The toothbrush was selected as the #1 thing Americans COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT!
• The first “toothbrush” was used by the Hindus of India around 4,000BC with a twig frayed into fibers.
• The first rudimentary toothbrush was created by the Chinese with hog hairs embedded into bamboo, ivory, and bone around 1600.
• The most popular toothbrush color is blue.
• A toothbrush should be stored at least 8 feet from a toilet to avoid bacterial contamination (yuck!).

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Other Fun Facts

• Dental floss was invented in New Orleans by Levi Spear Parmly in 1815 by using a thread of silk.
• Children smile the most- about 400 times a day. Women come in second, smiling about 62 times a day. Men come in last at an average of only 8 smiles a day.
• Toothpaste came about around 500 BC in China and India. Various ingredients have been used over time, ranging from soap, chalk, flavors, and fluoride.
• Teeth are as unique as fingerprints. No two people’s teeth are alike!
• Right-hand dominant people tend to chew food on the right side of their mouths while lefties chew on the left side!
• The toothpick is the most common item that Americans choke on.
• Americans spend over $2 Billion on teeth related products- toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss.

94% of Americans brush at night and 81% say they brush in the morning.
Dr Russo can rattle off tons of other fun facts and truths about your dental hygiene and the history of it. If you are looking to get in to see a new, fun dentist or if it’s been a while since scheduling a check-up with Dr Russo, go ahead and cross that off your list. She will put you at ease and take gentle care of you and your teeth.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1581″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dr Russo can rattle off tons of other fun facts and truths about your dental hygiene and the history of it. If you are looking to get in to see a new, fun dentist or if it’s been a while since scheduling a check-up with Dr Russo, go ahead and cross that off your list. She will put you at ease and take gentle care of you and your teeth.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]