05/15/2026
Saving teeth is older than you think… 59,000 years older!
Happy Save Your Tooth Month! One of my patients just sent me this Wednesday’s Wall Street Journal report on a fascinating new study from PLOS ONE.
Scientists discovered a Neanderthal molar with a hole drilled deep into the pulp to clear an infection. Even in the Ice Age, the goal was the same as mine today: Save the natural tooth.
Myth: Root canals are painful.
Fact: Modern care is painless. We’ve come a long way since the Ice Age—trading jasper rocks for advanced technology to save your smile! ⚡️
The AAE promotes saving natural teeth every May, but clearly, it’s a mission that’s been around for millennia. Check the link in the comments for the full story!
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