Around 300 BC the Chinese culture used acupuncture to treat tooth decay. Others used ointments and red hot wires for their teeth and gums.
The first tooth brushes came about. People literally scraped their teeth clean. Tooth brush shown on the left (believe it or not).
The first tooth brushes came about. People literally scraped their teeth clean. Tooth brush shown on the left (believe it or not).
First use of dental bridges as shown on title page were made by the Etruscans. The gold wiring tying the teeth together implicates quality clean cute dental work.
In the middle ages barber surgeons extracted teeth, did minor surgery, and applied leeches to control bleeding. Lucky for us dental procedures are carried out by trained professionals in our modern times, and preventative care is emphasized highly.
In the middle ages barber surgeons extracted teeth, did minor surgery, and applied leeches to control bleeding. Lucky for us dental procedures are carried out by trained professionals in our modern times, and preventative care is emphasized highly.