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From pee-whitening Romans to snail teeth—your mouth is weirder (and cooler) than you think!
Fadzanai Mukarakate
May 25, 2025
Prepare to Be Amazed by These Insane Tooth Facts 🦷✨
Your teeth are more fascinating than you think! From ancient dental horrors to bizarre animal chompers, here are some of the wildest tooth facts that will leave you stunned.
1. Your Tooth Enamel Is Stronger Than Steel... But It Can’t Heal Itself
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in your body—even stronger than bone. But unlike bone, it has no living cells. That means once it’s damaged, it’s gone. Cavities? Permanent unless a dentist steps in.
2. Ancient Romans Used Pee as Mouthwash 💦
Yes, seriously. Roman dentists believed ammonia in urine could whiten teeth. The most prized pee? Portuguese imports—shipped in barrels. Disgusting, yet historical.
3. Sharks Lose Thousands of Teeth in Their Lifetime
Some sharks go through more than 20,000 teeth! Their jaws are like conveyor belts, constantly growing new teeth to replace old ones. Imagine losing a tooth every couple of weeks—and just regrowing it.
4. Your Teeth Are as Unique as Fingerprints
Each set of teeth is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, just like fingerprints. This uniqueness is why dental records are often used in forensic investigations.
No two sets of teeth are the same—not even among identical twins. That’s why dental records are often used in forensic investigations.
 5. Snails Have Thousands of Teeth on Their Tongues A snail’s radula is like a tongue covered in over 20,000 tiny teeth. It uses this to scrape up food. Terrifying? A little. |  6. You Produce Enough Saliva to Fill Two Swimming Pools Across your lifetime, you’ll create around 25,000 quarts of saliva. That’s enough to fill two full-size swimming pools—and it’s essential for protecting your teeth and breaking down food. |
Dirty Mouth
7. Cavities Are Contagious
Cavities aren’t just caused by sugar. The bacteria that cause them can spread through saliva—meaning you can “catch” a cavity from sharing drinks, utensils, or even a kiss.
8. Your Mouth Hosts Over 700 Species of Bacteria
Not all of them are bad—but some can lead to cavities, gum disease, or bad breath. Brushing, flossing, and keeping your mouth clean helps keep the balance in check.
Human Teeth!
9. George Washington’s Dentures Were Made of Human Teeth (and Worse)
His dentures weren’t wooden. They were made from gold, ivory, and human teeth—many likely taken from enslaved people. A rough and rarely told truth.
10. The Oldest Dental Filling Was Made of Beeswax
Archaeologists in Slovenia discovered a 6,500-year-old tooth with a beeswax filling. That’s the earliest known dental work. Even ancient humans had tooth problems.
Bonus
The First Toothpaste Was Made of Crushed Eggshells and Ashes
The Egyptians made toothpaste from crushed eggshells, ox hooves, and ashes. The Romans added charcoal and bark. We’ve come a very long way.
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🤯 Which Fact Surprised You Most?
Hit reply and let us know! And remember—brush twice a day, skip the pee rinse, and be glad your toothpaste doesn’t contain hoof.
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Until next time :)