Fun & Facts

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Overheard at the front desk of Perfect Dental:
Next patient, please. Hello, who are you?
I'm Watt.
Yes, what's your name?
My name is John Watt.
John what?
Yes, John Watt.
Oh, OK. Next patient, please. Hi, are you Jones?
No, I'm Knott.
Will you tell me your name then?
Will Knott.
Why not?
My name is Knott.
Not what?
Not Watt, Knott.
What?


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Welcome to the larger dentist group in the West.  Which doctor do you prefer?
Dr. Pullman, 
Dr. Filler, 
Dr. Fear, 
Dr. Rensch, 
Dr. Pick,
Dr. Tusk, 
Dr. Drewel,
Dr. Tuthcek,
Dr. Chu, 
Dr. Shugar, 
Dr. Pick, 
Dr. Butcher, 
Dr. Harm,
Dr. Hurter, 
Dr. Toothaker, 
Dr. Lynch,
Dr. Root, 
Dr. Nasti, 
Dr. Payne,
Dr. Smiley,
Dr. Schotz,
Dr. Helle,
Dr. Bliss, 
Dr. Gager,
Dr. Eke

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The average human produces 25,000 quarts of saliva in a lifetime. That is enough spit to fill 2 swimming pools!

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Dentist, "This is really bad. I wish you'd come to me sooner."
Patient,"Sorry doc, I couldn't call earlier. I called last month and made the earliest appointment available."


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You are should not keep your toothbrush near a toilet. The airborne particles from the flush can travel up to a distance of 6 feet. Yuck!

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Dentist to little girl: "What kind of filling would you like?"
Girl: "Chocolate, please!"


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You should replace your toothbrush at least every three months, and always after you have an episode of flu, cold or other viral infections. Notorious bacteria can implant themselves on the toothbrush bristles leading to re-infection.

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"I'm shocked!" a patient complained. "This is three times what you normally charge." 
"Yes, I know," said the dentist. "You yelled so loud, you scared away two other patients."

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Woman to the dentist: "I want a tooth pulled, and I don't want pain med.  I'm in a big hurry."
Dentist: "You're courageous! Which tooth is it?" 
Woman to husband:  "Show him your tooth, dear."

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The first toothbrush with bristles was manufactured in China in 1498. Bristles from hogs, horses and badgerswere used. The first commercial toothbrush was made in 1938.

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If you don't use floss to clean between your teeth you are missing around 35% of your teeth’s surfaces.

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Toothaches always start on Friday night right before the weekend when the Dental Office will be closed.

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"Mrs. Hopgood, your teeth are good for the next 50 years." the dentist beamed.
To which the elderly Mrs. Hopgood replied, "What will they do without me?"

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Health professionals (physicians, dentists and nurses) were among the most trusted people in The United States. Lobbyists and congressmen are least trusted.

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Time Magazine: 59% of Americans would rather have a dental appointment than be sitting next to someone talking on a cell phone.

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"Good God !" the dentist said startled. "You've got the biggest cavity I've ever seen - the biggest cavity I've ever seen." 
"OK Doc !" replied the patient. "I'm scared enough without you saying something like that twice." 
"I didn't !" said the dentist. "That must be the echo."

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Dentists' favorite Bible verse: Psalms 81:10: "Open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it."

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In 1994, a prison inmate in West Virginia braided dental floss into a rope, scaled the wall and escaped.

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Over three out of four people in the United States suffer from some form of gum disease.  It is the leading cause of tooth loss in people over age 35.

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My teacher says bacon and soda works just as good as tooth paste.


Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body. However, we do not recommend that you use your pearly whites to open bottle caps!

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So, please, don't do this at home:


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What does the ADA give their dentist of the year? A plaque.

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What does a dentist do on a roller coaster? He braces himself.

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People who drink 3 or more glasses of soda each day have 62% more tooth decay, fillings and tooth loss than others. Put down the pop and sports drinks and pick up some nice fresh water instead.

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Ancient dental implants have been traced back to around 600 AD, when tooth-like pieces of shell were hammered into the jaw of a Mayan woman.

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What did the dentist see at the North Pole? A molar bear.

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What was the dentist doing in Panama? Looking for the Root Canal.

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In the old days when dentures weren't invented yet, dentists would use teeth from from dead people for replacement.

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Replace your toothbrush after you have an episode of flu, cold or other viral infections.Notorious microbes can implant themselves on the toothbrush bristles leading to re-infection.

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Where does the dentist get his gas? At the filling station.

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Old dentists never die, they just lose their patience!

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Ancient Greeks were the first to discover and use Pliers to extract teeth.

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Ancient Chinese wrapped tiny pieces of parchment filled with written prayers and incantations around painful teeth.

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Ancient Aztec dentists used to mix Iron fillings, water and navel lint bake and insert into the cavities to seal it.

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Worst ever four letter word from my dentist: Oops!

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That are the most frightening words heard around in the world?  "The Dentist will see you now."

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Patient: "Doctor, I am very nervous. This is my first extraction."
Young dentist: "Me too. This is my first extraction."

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The plaque found on your teeth is home to more than 300 different species of bacteria.

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The second most common disease in the United States is tooth decay. The first is the common cold.

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Dentist:  "There goes the only woman I ever loved."
Assistant: "Why don't you marry her?"
Dentist:  "I can't afford to. She's my best patient."

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Dentist: Just let me finish and you will be another man after these cosmetic procedures.
Patient: Okay doc, but don't forget to send your bill to the other man.

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Patient: How much to have this tooth pulled?
Dentist: $200
Patient: $200 for just a few minutes work???
Dentist: I can pull it very slowly, if you like.

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There are 10-12 teaspoons of sugar in a single can of soda.

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Diet sodas are just as damaging as regular sodas at weakening tooth enamel.

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Only God and a dentist can tell a woman when to open and when to shut her mouth, and get away with it.

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Dentist: Don't worry. I'm painless.
Patient: I'm not.

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Long ago, people used to ground up chalk or charcoal, lemon juice, ashes or even a mixture of tobacco and honey to clean their teeth. It was only about 100 years ago that someone finally created a minty cream to clean their teeth and it came to be known as Toothpaste.

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In the 18th century people would sell their teeth to the rich people, Who then used to make false teeth with them.

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The electric chair was invented by a dentist.

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Patient: Doc, what should I do with all the gold and silver in my mouth?
Dentist: Don't smile in a bad neighborhood.

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Q: What's the difference between a dentist and a New York Yankee fan?
A: One yanks for the roots and the other roots for the Yanks.

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New born babies do not have tooth decay bacteria. Often, the bacteria are transmitted from mother to baby when she kisses the child or blows in hot food/drink before feeding the baby.

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Brushing harder isn’t better. Vigorous brushing does more harm than good and can lead to eroded enamel, which never grows back and can cause sensitivity and other oral issues.

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Lawyer to dentist: "Do you swear to clean the tooth, the whole tooth and nothing but the tooth?"

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A Texan goes to the dentist. ‘Your teeth look fine,’ says the dentist. ‘Nothing needs doing here.’ 
‘Drill, doctor, drill!  says the Texan. ‘I feel lucky today.’

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On average, children smile about 400 times a day, women smile about 62 times a day compared to men who smile only eight times.

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Fluoridated toothpastes when ingested habitually by kids can lead to fluoride toxicity.

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A dinner speaker was in such a hurry to get to the hotel that when he arrived and sat down at the head table, he suddenly realized that he had forgotten to get his false teeth. Turning to the man next to him he said, "I forgot my teeth." 
The man said, "No problem." With that he reached into his pocket and pulled out a pair of false teeth. "Try these," he said. 
The speaker tried them. "Too loose," he said. 
The man then said, "I have another pair...try these." 
The speaker tried them and responded, "Too tight." 
The man was not taken back at all. He then said, "I have one more pair...try them."
The speaker said, "They fit perfectly." With that he ate his meal and gave his address.
After the dinner meeting was over, the speaker went over to thank the man who had helped him.
"I want to thank you for coming to my aid. Where is your office? I've been looking for a good dentist." 
The man replied, "I'm not a dentist. I'm the local undertaker ."

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Americans cite bad breath as the least attractive trait a co-worker can have.

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People with gum disease are twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease as those without disease.

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60% of people who don't know that a sore jaw, when combined with chest pain, can signal a heart attack-especially in women.

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80%of people are not happy with their smile.

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83% of people believe their teeth are more important to their appearance than hair and eyes.

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83% of people: teeth more important to appearance than hair, eyes.

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