History: George Washington did NOT have wooden teeth — a myth. H…

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Did you know? George Washington did NOT have wooden teeth — a myth. He did have bad teeth and wore multiple dentures in his life, made from human teeth (partly bought from slaves), elephant ivory, cow teeth and gold fittings. Wood would rot quickly in the mouth. The myth arose because elephant ivory browns with age — looking like wood.

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George Washington did NOT have wooden teeth — a myth. He did have bad teeth and wore multiple dentures in his life, made from human teeth (partly bought from slaves), elephant ivory, cow teeth and gold fittings. Wood would rot quickly in the mouth. The myth arose because elephant ivory browns with age — looking like wood.

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