While improving the appearance of your smile with the help of cosmetic dentistry may seem like a new concept, believe it or not humans have been attempting to do this for centuries. In fact, there are accounts of early elective procedures that date all the way back to 700 BC, when the Etruscans first used ivory, human teeth, and even bone to make primitive dentures.
Here’s the fascinating history of cosmetic dentistry, and how far we’ve come in the pursuit of a more beautiful smile!
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