Fascinating Dental Cosmetics from the History Books

December 4, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — erindental @ 9:01 pm
Close up of man using an ancient toothbrush on his teeth

When you envision dental services like teeth whitening or porcelain veneers, what do you usually think of? Is it a Hollywood-esq smile that’s impossibly bright? Or a perfectly even row of teeth that are blemish free? Whatever your mind’s eye is conjuring right now, it probably has nothing to do with urine! And yet that’s what the ancient Romans used to remove stains and discoloration from their pearly whites.

If you want more fascinating historical facts about cosmetic dentistry like this one, just keep reading.

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