Some Interesting Facts about Dentists and Dental Care

Male and Female Dentists

Statistics show that Americans prefer female dentists. The ADA (American Dental Association) has released a survey recently according to which patients are consulting primarily female dentists, but this is so mainly because of the male-female dentists ratio nationwide (48% female dentists vs. only 32% male dentists).

Healthy Teeth after 65

If you want to have a healthy set of teeth after the age of 65, you should move now to Hawaii. According to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia, in Hawaii only 14% of the people over the age of 65 struggle with edentulism (total loss of teeth). Contrastingly, if you have a look at the situation of those over 65 in West Virginia, it can be easily noted that the percentage goes 48% and over.

Baking Pizza in a Stone and Teeth

Your oral health could suffer damages from the very well known culinary technique of baking pizza in a stone oven. According to a study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, the smoke that is caused by the burning of the wood in these traditional stone ovens actually expose people to increased risks of developing oral and throat cancer.

Relaxation and Dental Drill

There is more than just relaxation to listening to music while your dentist uses the drill. According to the ADA (American Dental Association) the perfect combination of anesthetics and soft music will actually help reduce blood pressure levels and the pulse rate. If you listen to music during a dental treatment, the stress hormones will also have much lower levels, the study further reveals.

Everyday Dental Care Costs

The dental health numbers: every year, there are approximately $1.8 billion spent on toothpaste and $775 million on toothbrushes. As a paradox, some other numbers show that almost 75% of the Americans are actually struggling with gum disease or other periodontal affections.

Teeth Brushing Time

The good advice: Dental hygienists recommend brushing the teeth for approximately 3 minutes long. However, the average person will not spend more than 40 seconds on this oral health routine.