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