More Dental Trivia:

•The first nylon bristled toothbrush with a plastic handle was invented in 1938.

•The first American to get a patent for a toothbrush was H.N. Wadsworth.

•The electric toothbrush first appeared in 1939.

•Egyptians used a form of toothpaste over 5,000 years ago.

•Colgate introduced aromatic toothpaste in a jar in 1873.

•Colgate dental cream was packaged in collapsible tubes in 1896.

•Approximately $2 billion a year is spent on dental products a year in the United States. (toothpaste, mouthwash, floss and toothbrushes)

•According to “Consumer’s Report”, Dentist’s are among the 5 most trusted professionals in the U.S.

•Jaw muscles can contract with a force as great as 55 pounds of pressure on anterior incisors, and 200 pounds of pressure on back molars.

•Regular dental cleanings can help prevent heart attacks.

•Tooth Decay is the 2nd most common disease in the U.S. after the common cold.

•Adults have 32 teeth, children have 20 teeth.

Dr. Christian D. Rippe DDS, PC
7180 E. Orchard Rd. Suite 301
Centennial, CO 80111
(303) 779-9876