Meet Prathab Muniandy: The Malaysian dad with 42 teeth and a world record you won’t believe

Teeth are one of the most important parts of the body that helps the human body to maintain appetite, and create a striking grin that stops people to look twice.But while the world is obsessed with filters and veneers, one man's natural smile has etched his name in history.

A Malaysian man named Prathab Muniand has set a record with the most number of teeth in the world.

Meet Prathab Muniandy

Prathab Muniandy is a Malaysian dad who has been making headlines with a world record and a smile packed with more teeth than anyone thought possible.This 33-year-old engineer in the oil and gas industry holds the Guinness World Record for the most teeth in a person's mouth (male), with a stunning total of 42 erupted teeth, 10 more than the average 32. His achievement was officially verified on December 28, 2023, in Klang, Selangor, after exams by two dentists confirmed it, along with two additional unerupted ones, according to Guinness World Records.

He discovered his extra teeth over tea

Prathab first spotted his extra chompers casually during a 2021 family tea gathering. According to Guinness World Records reports, he mentioned it to relatives, and they counted 38 teeth right then. A dental X-ray revealed four more waiting to emerge, and by early 2023, the full 42 had arrived, mostly straight.He shared to GWR, “I first noticed this in 2021 during a family tea-time gathering, when I mentioned to my family that I seemed to have extra teeth growing.

We counted them together and found that I had 38 teeth at the time. A dental X-ray later showed that there were four more teeth that had yet to erupt. By early 2023, I realized that I had a total of 42 teeth. Fortunately, most of the teeth grew straight and without any complications”.

How do people react when they see him

Most folks don't clock the extras until Prathab points them out, leaving them stunned. He noted, “People are usually very surprised and initially find it hard to believe, especially when they learn that I have 10 more teeth than the average person, who typically has 32 teeth” [, original query].Prathab takes care of his teeth with twice-daily brushing and regular flossing. As a father of one, his routine stays simple despite the spotlight.

Holding this title feels special to him

Prathab said, “It feels amazing and quite special to know that I hold a world record for having the most teeth”. He gave a shoutout to his dentists, Dr. Shovannia and Dr. Arivinthaan, for their extra support in maintaining his oral health throughout, according to an NDTV report.For context, Kalpana Balan from India owns the female record with 38 teeth. Prathab's hyperdontia, a term for extra teeth, has made him a viral sensation, as shared by Guinness on X.