A human child will lose their first tooth around 7
The enamel on a humans tooth is the hardest thing in their body
A mammal has 2 types of teeth called primary and permanent teeth
Teeth in humans start to form before they are born
Toothbrush bristles were originally made from the hair of cows
Baby teeth are actually called milk teeth
A shark has around 40 set of teeth in their lifetime
A human baby has 20 teeth which start to grow at about 6 months old
An adult human has 32 permanent teeth
Humans only have 2 sets of teeth in their lifetime
A humans front teeth are called "incisors"
An adult human has 2 "canine" teeth that have points are are used for tearing
A human uses "molars" to grind their food
Teeth are kept alive by blood and nerves
Teeth are fixed into jaw bones and held in place by cement

Teeth Facts