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Sharks May Have the Healthiest Teeth in the Animal Kingdom

Sharks May Have the Healthiest Teeth in the Animal Kingdom

You’d think with all those seals, fish and the occasional surf board, sharks’ teeth would be a mass of cavities and bad dental hygiene. Not the case. Sharks may have the healthiest teeth in the animal kingdom, it turns out. Scientists just found that their pearly whites contain fluoride, the active ingredient in most toothpastes and mouthwashes.