Tooth Decay In The Ancient World

As early as 5,000 B.C., ancient Sumerians first referred to tooth decay in written text as "tooth worms”

An Egyptian, named Hesy-Re, is thought to be the first noted dentist.

Maybe you've wondered how humans in ancient times maintained oral hygiene —

Infact, our ancestors actually had remarkably few cavities, thanks in part to their diet and consumption of weeds with antibacterial properties.