However in the early 20th century dentistry was still so expensive that some people chose to have all their teeth pulled to spare themselves a lifetime of pain.
Professor Bourke says: “Having all your teeth removed was considered the perfect gift for a 21st birthday or a newly married bride.”
- Nothing but the tooth: The history of dentistry in Britain
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
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