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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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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We have a person who pulls their own or breaks them off with pliers down to the gum. The roots skin over or continue to decay to the point where they abscess. There is odor. Eventually, if the infection gets bad enough the infection will spread to the brainstem causing additional problems or death.

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