The History of Dentistry
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When Is a Tooth Extraction Necessary? Common Reasons To Consider
Maintaining good oral health is essential to overall health and well-being. However, despite your best efforts to keep your teeth healthy, sometimes tooth extraction becomes necessary. Tooth extraction is the process of taking a tooth from its socket in the jawbone. While this may sound intimidating, it is a routine dental procedure that can help alleviate pain and prevent further complications. Every year, thousands of Australians have tooth extractions performed on them and feel much better afterwards.
Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved stories about the past. Whether the stories were about horses, wars, exploration or even dentistry, I loved to hear them. I find that knowing the history of something helps it to make sense and feel approachable. I know that some people have dental anxiety, and I too have suffered, but I also feel like the more you know about dental work and its history, the easier it is. This blog is dedicated to exploring the history of dentistry – What did ancient people use for fillings? How did early dentists numb their patients? Who was the first dentist? Those are just some of the questions I plan to answer here. Ready? Okay, let's dive into the history of dentistry together!