Around 3.5 billion people are affected by oral diseases and in many cases people leave them untreated. Maybe it’s the high cost of dental work and the fact that it’s not usually a part of health coverage that doesn’t make it a priority for people. However, before we reach the stage where there is a problem, there are things we could be doing to try and keep our teeth as healthy as possible.

Now I’ve Seen Everything has gathered a few tips and facts about our teeth that might give you a good idea of what is best for them.

1. Brushing your teeth after breakfast might make them more sensitive.

Each and every one of our teeth are protected by enamel, which can be severely harmed by over-brushing. And by harming enamel, our gums may start to recede, exposing the roots of our teeth to great danger. If your teeth reach that point, you might need to add fillings, root canals, or even extract teeth that are no longer healthy. According to dentists, about 10%-20% of the population around the world has damaged their gums due to over-brushing.