Grin and Bear It:  Toothache Day and Why It Was Best to Avoid the Dentist in the Ancient World

Grin and Bear It: Toothache Day and Why It Was Best to Avoid the Dentist in the Ancient World

February 9th marks Toothache Day, a day to celebrate... toothaches? Toothache Day is a reminder to all to see the dentist regularly. And count your blessings that you aren’t suffering from a toothache in the Ancient or Medieval Worlds!

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Collections Corner: Waterloo Teeth
Collections, Exhibitions & Gall..., Students, Interns and ... Museum of Health Care Collections, Exhibitions & Gall..., Students, Interns and ... Museum of Health Care

Collections Corner: Waterloo Teeth

Have you ever thought about where dentures come from? Archaeologists have found evidence of denture use dating back to 700 BCE. The best dentures available in Europe before the late 19th century had a carved base and molars of ivory with real human incisors and cuspids.

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