Interesting Fact of the Day: The Worst Teeth in History!
The daily diet of ancient Egyptians was brutal on their teeth, leading to major dental problems. Their bread was ground using stone mills, which left behind grit and sand. This abrasive mixture wore down enamel, often exposing the pulp and causing painful abscesses and severe infections, a common cause of death among adults.
Question for you: Which modern comfort food would be hardest to give up if you lived in ancient Egypt?
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Interesting Fact of the Day: The Worst Teeth in History!
The daily diet of ancient Egyptians was brutal on their teeth, leading to major dental problems.
Their bread was ground using stone mills, which left behind grit and sand. This abrasive mixture wore down enamel, often exposing the pulp and causing painful abscesses and severe infections, a common cause of death among adults.
Question for you: Which modern comfort food would be hardest to give up if you lived in ancient Egypt?
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