In this day in age, teeth is one of the most prominent features in a human being. It is used
to consume, communicate, and simply recall another person just by describing it. One’s teeth is
also a sign of wealth and personal hygiene.
The practice of dentistry has evolved from a basic form of medicine to a state-of-the-art
science. Its modern technology and newly developed practices are only apples from the tree of
ancient practices performed long ago. Different eras in earth’s time span has shown new
advancements in dentistry but of all of them, the Elizabethan Era showcased jaw dropping
techniques used for the worse rather than the better.
Dental care these days benefits us with the pleasure of having perfect, immaculate …show more content…
That said, dental care was more damaging than beneficial. To remove stubborn stains, a plethora
of mixtures were created to rid of them. A combination of anise seeds, mints and cloves soaked
in wine was used. This was used three times a day with a wooden pick for a toothbrush. The
concoction did no help at all. It resulted in a dissolved enamel.Other raw materials included
honey, ash, powdered rabbits, pomegranate peels and red peach blossom. Now, only a few of
those extracts made the cut in modern toothpaste. Mint is one of the oldest and most popular way
to whiten teeth and combat bad breath. In Elizabethan times, chewing eglantine, or eucalyptus is
also referenced as a way to sweeten one’s breath. As a result of the loss of the enamel, a popular
disease at the time came about. Tooth decay was prevalent in all areas. The lower class
contracted it and even the high class. The disease was not exclusive to just one social order. It
was so common that it came up in Shakespeare's literature. In the novel As You Like It, …show more content…
One believed that simply breathing in the fumes of the odiferous breath could contract the disorder. Once again, Shakespeare reflected this in Cymbeline, but chewing eglantine helped combat the bad odor. Dentistry has come along way from where it has started. The many mistakes and unhealthy practices from Shakespeare’s time has allowed humans to correct those mistakes. Our modern has evolved from those basic techniques used. The concoction from raw materials has transformed from what we now know has toothpaste. Some ingredients have made the cut and others haven't. The bedazzled wooden picks for the rich became a toothbrush in England around 1780 after William Addis carved cattle bone and stuck swine bristles on the tip. All of these minute discoveries paved the way for today’s tools. We should be fortunate that anesthetics were developed so that we could bear through the pain. Gone are the days of excruciating pain. Now we can laugh all the way to the ripe old ages of our 70’s and 80’s with robust,clean
to consume, communicate, and simply recall another person just by describing it. One’s teeth is
also a sign of wealth and personal hygiene.
The practice of dentistry has evolved from a basic form of medicine to a state-of-the-art
science. Its modern technology and newly developed practices are only apples from the tree of
ancient practices performed long ago. Different eras in earth’s time span has shown new
advancements in dentistry but of all of them, the Elizabethan Era showcased jaw dropping
techniques used for the worse rather than the better.
Dental care these days benefits us with the pleasure of having perfect, immaculate …show more content…
That said, dental care was more damaging than beneficial. To remove stubborn stains, a plethora
of mixtures were created to rid of them. A combination of anise seeds, mints and cloves soaked
in wine was used. This was used three times a day with a wooden pick for a toothbrush. The
concoction did no help at all. It resulted in a dissolved enamel.Other raw materials included
honey, ash, powdered rabbits, pomegranate peels and red peach blossom. Now, only a few of
those extracts made the cut in modern toothpaste. Mint is one of the oldest and most popular way
to whiten teeth and combat bad breath. In Elizabethan times, chewing eglantine, or eucalyptus is
also referenced as a way to sweeten one’s breath. As a result of the loss of the enamel, a popular
disease at the time came about. Tooth decay was prevalent in all areas. The lower class
contracted it and even the high class. The disease was not exclusive to just one social order. It
was so common that it came up in Shakespeare's literature. In the novel As You Like It, …show more content…
One believed that simply breathing in the fumes of the odiferous breath could contract the disorder. Once again, Shakespeare reflected this in Cymbeline, but chewing eglantine helped combat the bad odor. Dentistry has come along way from where it has started. The many mistakes and unhealthy practices from Shakespeare’s time has allowed humans to correct those mistakes. Our modern has evolved from those basic techniques used. The concoction from raw materials has transformed from what we now know has toothpaste. Some ingredients have made the cut and others haven't. The bedazzled wooden picks for the rich became a toothbrush in England around 1780 after William Addis carved cattle bone and stuck swine bristles on the tip. All of these minute discoveries paved the way for today’s tools. We should be fortunate that anesthetics were developed so that we could bear through the pain. Gone are the days of excruciating pain. Now we can laugh all the way to the ripe old ages of our 70’s and 80’s with robust,clean