Ancient people had better teeth

A study of 303 skulls held at the Natural History Museum, dating from the years 200 to 400 AD, found that only 5 showed signs of moderate to severe gum disease (periodontitis), compared to around 15 to 30 of adults nowadays. — AFP

A study of 303 skulls has revealed that dental health was better in ancient times compared to modern times.

BRITONS had far less gum disease in the Roman era than today, and oral health has seriously worsened despite the advent of toothbrushes and dentists, a new study revealed.