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Fun Dental Facts…Did You Know?

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Waupaca Dental Fun Facts

Sure, dentistry is serious medicine, and daily dental hygiene is a top priority. But teeth can be pretty fun, too! And fascinating. For starters, have you ever seen the full sets of baby teeth and adult teeth present in a child’s head x-ray? Go ahead, look it up.

Crystal River Dental in Waupaca, Wisconsin, treats our patients professionally and joyfully because teeth are cool. Take Dr. Lisa Piontek’s word for it; there’s much to learn and admire about even the most average set of teeth.More

Dental Care in Colonial Times

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Waupaca Dental Care

It was a combination of bad genes and even worse medical practices that led Washington down the path to becoming toothless.

Washington experienced many health problems throughout his life. And he was often treated with “calomel,” a common medicine at the time that contained mercury and ruined teeth.

Toothpaste at the time was also made from very abrasive material like tree bark and brick dust, which likely continued to break down Washington’s natural teeth.

Many people in Washington’s time had fake teeth, but none were made of wood. And, as gross as it sounds, rich citizens at the time were able to purchase real human teeth to fill in their own smile.More