Human Teeth


Jamestown Rediscovery

Human teeth

These molars, found at the site, reflect advanced periodontal disease. They appear to have fallen out, as there are no marks on the teeth from extraction. Listed among the first settlers, there are two surgeons who probably would have done the tooth pulling in the colony. But, this would have been accomplished without any painkillers!







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