Interesting Facts about False Teeth

It can be argued that the human fascination for sweets paved the way for the creation of dentures. According to some history experts, it was during the 18^th century that sugar became popular and caused tooth decay to many, which became a factor for the development of dentures.

Even US President George Washington also wore dentures because he lost his teeth at a young age due to constant illnesses and treatment that used a medication that damaged his teeth. However, contrary to what most people believe, George Washington used the highest quality of dentures during his time, which were made of carved hippopotamus ivory. He also had several other pairs of dentures that he used during his presidency.

Other dentures were made at the time, like porcelain dentures made by Alexis Duchâteau, although they were prone to chipping.

Dentures have evolved over the years; however, there is one fact about dentures that most people are not aware of: the brain has to be trained that what's in the mouth isn't food. The first time a person wears dentures, the brain is tricked into believing that what's in the mouth can be eaten, which then sends a message to the salivary glands to get to work. One of the things that a first-time denture wearer should prepare for is the great amount of spit.