Some kids find visiting a dentist to be a scary concept, so try making them less anxious before their next visit with these 10 fun facts about teeth, from our experienced team at Pediatric Dental Group in Honolulu, Hawaii.

1. Did you know teeth start to form even before a person is born? Milk teeth, or baby teeth, form when a baby is in the womb.
2. People only have two sets of teeth during their lifetime — baby teeth and permanent teeth. That’s why it’s so important to take good care of them!
3. Teeth and tongues are unique to every person, kind of like fingerprints.
4. A person’s mouth will produce more than 25,000 quarts of saliva in his or her lifetime, which is enough to fill two swimming pools.
5. Americans buy 14 million gallons of toothpaste every year.
6. The average person has 32 teeth, which includes four wisdom teeth.
7. Kids in prehistoric times probably never had teeth decay, according to the American Dental Association. Studies show that this is because sugar wasn’t part of their diets.
8. Teeth are the only bones in a person’s body incapable of self-repair.
9. The ADA recommends brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes to remove the sugars and bacteria that cause tooth decay.
10. Tooth enamel is the strongest substance found in the human body.

If your child needs a routine examination or emergency dental care, call Pediatric Dental Group at (808) 593-8828 to schedule an appointment. Our pediatric dentistry center offers dental exams, teeth cleaning, and orthodontics for kids. Learn more about our practice online.