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Toothaches and death.

J H Clarke1

  • 1Department of Behavioral Sciences, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, USA.

Journal of the History of Dentistry
|February 25, 2000
PubMed
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Dental abscess deaths were common 200 years ago, but two early dental innovations, not antibiotics or asepsis, drastically reduced mortality. These historical advancements significantly impacted public health outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Historical Medicine
  • Dental Public Health

Background:

  • Dental abscesses were a leading cause of death in London from the 1600s.
  • Causes of death were recorded in the Bills of Mortality, with 'teeth' consistently listed as a major factor.

Observation:

  • Historical data indicates a high mortality rate attributed to dental issues.
  • The decline in deaths from dental abscesses predates modern medical advancements like antibiotics and asepsis.

Findings:

  • Two significant, yet earlier, dental innovations were the primary drivers in reducing deaths from dental abscesses.
  • These innovations were crucial in mitigating the impact of dental conditions on mortality rates.

Implications:

  • Understanding historical dental innovations provides insight into long-term public health improvements.

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