If it’s been a while since your last dental check-up and cleaning, you may be a little worried about what to expect at your next appointment. The good news is that when it comes to visiting the dentist, there’s nothing to fear but fear itself. If you’ve been avoiding your routine exam or have been hesitant to treat dental problems because of worries that it could be painful, here’s how to make your next visit to the dentist comfortable and stress free!

Your teeth are pretty fascinating things. They’re hard and contain calcium, but they aren’t bones, and though they’re part of your body, they can’t heal themselves following an injury.  In fact, there’s a lot of cool things you may not have realized about them. Are you ready to study up on your smile?  Here are ten interesting facts about you may not have known about your teeth!