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Tooth worm
Up until 1775 it was believed that a magical tooth worm was responsible for causing tooth ache.

Black teeth
In the 1800s high class Chinese women would paint their teeth black as a sign of marital fidelity.

Tooth sale
In 1780 an advert offered two guineas for each tooth taken out, which is equivalent to £300 today.

Relax
The first reclining dental chair was invented by James Snell in 1831.

Girl power
In 1895 Lillian Lindsay became the first female dentist in Britain.

Blingin’
You can pay over £15,000 for custom made grills.

Ouch!
Japanese dental students now practise procedures on robots, which yelp if they hit a nerve.