{"id":503,"date":"2024-08-15T16:04:37","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T16:04:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=503"},"modified":"2024-09-09T16:05:15","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T16:05:15","slug":"what-ancient-diets-can-teach-about-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/what-ancient-diets-can-teach-about-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"What Ancient Diets Can Teach About Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ever wondered about the diets of ancient man? A recent discovery in Gothenburg, Sweden has revealed some interesting facts about what Mesolithic people used to eat 9,700 years ago, and the condition of their oral health<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ancient Diets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While we have long known what types of food our ancestors ate because of recipes handed down through the generations, archaeologists in Sweden were able to determine what a group of teenage campers ate just by analyzing a piece of chewed \u201cgum\u201d located at campsite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In it, they determined the teens had consumed hazelnuts, deer, trout, apple, duck, and fox! They also revealed that the gum also showed signs of periodontitis, a severe form of gum disease that likely caused chewing to be very painful for the gum\u2019s user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gum itself was made of birch bark pitch; a dark tar found in birch trees that was likely chewed to soften it enough to be used as an adhesive. Though it is not known for sure, some scientists also believe it may have tasted enjoyable or at least provided enough benefits to make chewing it pleasurable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While the teens of the Mesolithic era had never heard of a toothbrush or toothpaste, today we\u2019re much more fortunate. Not only do we have a plethora of oral health tools at our disposal, but we also have modern dentistry as well as effective adhesives that we no longer need to chew to activate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, these modern advances have made it easier than ever to protect our oral health, including reducing our risk of cavities and periodontal disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, there\u2019s no excuse for poor oral health! Today\u2019s teeth should never be used for anything but food, and to keep them safe and healthy, you should brush them twice a day, floss at least once a day, and visit your dentist for your routine exams and cleanings at least twice a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Dr. Antoon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Sam Antoon<\/a> enjoys working with patients to not only improve their oral health, but also to get to know them and their families. He believes that staying in open communication helps patients feel comfortable discussing and caring for their oral health, which in turn makes it easier for them to showcase their beautiful smiles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To schedule an appointment with us, please visit our website or call us today at 972-640-6229.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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