You’ve heard from Dr. Cameron Garrett about the importance of brushing your teeth every day using a soft-bristled toothbrush (manual or electric). But...do you really know EVERYTHING about your toothbrush?
Since November 1 is National Brush Day, we’re going to drop some knowledge in your noggin by sharing these five fun facts about toothbrushes (#4 will shock you!).
1. The average North American spends 38 days brushing teeth over his or her lifetime.
2. Toothbrush bristles were originally made from cow hairs. There’s no need to worry - modern toothbrushes use nylon bristles.
3. The most popular toothbrush color is blue - hopefully it’s not because of the brusher’s mood.
4. Roughly 4 billion people use a mobile device. BUT only 3.5 billion people actually use a toothbrush. We hope there’s a brushing app for that!
5. In 2003, the toothbrush was chosen as the #1 invention people can’t live without, beating out cell phones and cars.
Now that you are a toothbrush guru, share these fun facts with your friends and family - it is National Brush Day, after all! Don’t forget to schedule a checkup and cleaning with your dentist in Langley - and of course, don’t forget to brush!
Make our jaws drop: Share some of your toothbrush facts by commenting below!
Langley dentist, Dr. J. Cameron Garrett, was born and raised in Kamloops, BC on a small hobby farm. He grew up playing lots of sports and volunteering with a number of organizations. Due to his interest in the outdoors and adventure, he became a forest firefighter in the summer for 11 years. In the winter, he worked in welding and carpentry.
Alongside his many careers, Dr. Garrett pursued a degree at Thompson Rivers University, and it was here that he discovered dentistry. He looked into it deeper and realized it had all the components of a career he desired. He loved working with his hands and enjoyed the idea of helping people. Although Dr. Garrett considered being a medical doctor, it was the ability to combine his unique skillsets that attracted him to dentistry.
He then attended dental school at UBC, and after graduating, he worked as an associate dentist in Tsawwassen, Surrey, and Langley, BC. He then found a mentor in Dr. Cameron Garrett and has enjoyed working at our practice ever since. Together, they continue to help patients make positive changes and highlight the connection between oral health and overall health.
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