Interesting Dental Facts You May Not Know!

• Chewing celery helps in producing move saliva in your mouth which prevents plaque. Eating celery once a week can help keep your teeth naturally clean on top of brushing.
• The tooth is the only part of the body that cannot repair itself.
• Chemicals in red wine called proanthocy anidins have strong antioxidant properties that work to prevent bacteria from sticking to saliva and teeth.
• Studies have shown that our molars can feel a piece of grit as small as 10 microns across between our teeth.
• Did you know the approximate age of a sheep can be determined by examining their upper incisor teeth.

Ian, the Mosman dentist. Dentist Mosman.
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