Rare traces of tooth decay and gum disease found in Bronze Age teeth

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Caries an ancient scourge — traces found on Bronze Age teeth

A new study shows that caries, discovered in 4,000-year-old teeth from Ireland, confirm that dental problems are not a modern phenomenon, despite a diet that did not include refined sugar and processed foods at the time.