Fox’s Toothkey (From the Collection #33)

The Story Before antibiotics and modern dental care, dentists had little choice but to remove a patient’s diseased tooth.  The toothkey was developed in the early 18th century for tooth extraction.  It consisted of a straight metal shaft with a handle of wood, bone, or ivory set at right angles to the instrument. The working … More Fox’s Toothkey (From the Collection #33)

Grin and Bear It: Toothache Day and Why It Was Best to Avoid the Dentist in the Ancient World

February 9th marks Toothache Day, a day to celebrate… toothaches? Toothache Day is a reminder to all to see the dentist regularly. And count your blessings that you aren’t suffering from a toothache in the Ancient or Medieval Worlds! … More Grin and Bear It: Toothache Day and Why It Was Best to Avoid the Dentist in the Ancient World