The first thing most people notice about you is your smile. Just like fingerprints, your teeth are uniquely your own. Because we’re more likely to visit a dentist than to be fingerprinted (and because teeth don’t decompose as fast as skin), dental records are often used to confirm identity. Teeth are a bit like icebergs: at least two-thirds of them are under your gums. That’s why it’s important to keep your teeth and gums healthy and clean. Teeth are useful for more than just chewing. They help you speak clearly and they give shape to your face. Unhealthy teeth and gums can negatively impact your overall health. 90% of systemic diseases, like diabetes and heart disease, are connected to oral health. Unless you’re missing a few, you have eight incisors, four canines, eight premolars and twelve molars. That’s thirty-two teeth! Most jaws stop growing around age 18, but wisdom teeth tend to erupt a year or two after that.
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