The Decayed Teeth of Early Modern England
There was something rotten in the state of England during the Early Modern Era: everyone’s sweet tooth!
There was something rotten in the state of England during the Early Modern Era: everyone’s sweet tooth!
Part of the braces experience is the banned foods list.
Two of the biggest milestones of child development are when their baby teeth start coming in and when they start being replaced by adult teeth.
Braces are so common that a lot of people might take it for granted that these bits of metal can move teeth into their proper position.
When we picture people of earlier eras, particularly pre-industrial ones, we tend to assume that they must have had really bad teeth.
It’s not always easy to teach a young child how to brush and floss.
Genetics, a hearing impairment, or a cleft palate can all cause speech disorders.
There aren’t many things we love more than the smile of a child.
Unless you’re changing the color of your wooden furniture, stains typically aren’t good news, and they’re especially unwelcome on our teeth.
In the middle ages, the English didn’t understand much about cavities or gum disease, but they did put a huge emphasis on having fresh breath.