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Although your pediatric dentist probably only treats human teeth, that doesn’t mean they don’t know a little something about animal teeth as well. At Pedodontic Associates, with locations in Aiea, Honolulu, and Kahului, HI, they believe that a kids dentist should be ready and willing to offer interesting bits of trivia about dental health in the animal kingdom to patients. Doing so doesn’t just help them relax during treatment — it might also inspire them to pursue a career in zoology!

Pediatric Dentist Offers 5 Cool Facts About Animal Teeth

Sharks Lose Teeth All the Time

Pediatric DentistIf your child is worried about losing their first primary tooth, they’ll be amazed by what sharks go through. Because their teeth are arranged in rows, with new rows constantly pushing others out, they lose about one tooth a month!

Horse Teeth Are Big — Really Big

They may not look that large at first, but you have to consider what you’re comparing them to. A horse’s teeth are bigger than its brain. You can imagine what kind of dental care they’d need if they saw a dentist.

Dogs Rarely Get Cavities

Technically, dogs can get cavities, but they almost never do. That’s partially because there’s very little sugar in their diets, and partially because their saliva has a high pH level.

Mosquitoes Have a Lot of Teeth

It’s hard to imagine something as small as a mosquito having teeth, but they have 47. Even the most skilled dentist in the world wouldn’t be able to clean something that tiny.

Some Animals’ Teeth Never Stop Growing

There’s a reason rabbits, squirrels, and some rodents like to chew on tough foods. Their teeth never stop growing, so chewing on these foods wears them down.

Remember, sharing these types of facts with your child can make their next visit to the pediatric dentist a lot less stressful. They’ll be too interested to be scared. On top of that, the team at Pedodontic Associates, in Aiea, Honolulu, and Kahului, HI, works hard to make sure every patient is comfortable during treatment. That’s why they’ve been able to serve the area for over 25 years. Contact them online to learn more about making an appointment. You can call (808) 735-1733 for their Honolulu office, (808) 487-7933 for Aiea, and (808) 877-0066 for their Kahului location.

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