The study, conducted by the Institute of Dentistry at the University of Gothenburg, examined more than 3,000 teeth dating back to the 10th to 12th centuries, taken from Viking ruins in Varnhem, Sweden. Surprisingly, almost half of the Viking teeth had carious lesions, and 4% of the teeth showed signs of dental infection.
What’s truly remarkable is that Vikings were observed attempting to care for their teeth, including using toothpicks, filing down front teeth, and performing dental procedures on infected teeth. One molar even had a carefully filled hole, reminiscent of modern dental techniques used to relieve toothaches.
Researchers suggest that the Vikings were knowledgeable about dental care, but the question arises whether they performed the procedures themselves or received outside help.
News materials cannot be equated with a doctor’s prescription. Consult an expert before making a decision.
Source: Ferra
I am a professional journalist and content creator with extensive experience writing for news websites. I currently work as an author at Gadget Onus, where I specialize in covering hot news topics. My written pieces have been published on some of the biggest media outlets around the world, including The Guardian and BBC News.
