How did people deal with cavities and wisdom teeth before advent of modern dentistry? Did everyone simply have their teeth pulled out at the first sign of pain?
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Well, before agriculture, they didn’t have the same kind of problem. With a diet of tougher food their jaw muscles were much stronger and consequently the structure of their entire jaw was wider and accommodated all of their teeth.
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