The mix of minimalistic reggaeton, ballads with extremely sexy lyrics and flamenco of all colors on the album is something that can be considered unique to Rosalia. There is only one Motomami, yes. But if there’s one thing the Catalan singer hasn’t been so innovative about, it’s decorate your teeth with jewelry. Since the release of their latest album, we have seen glittery beads with a butterfly right in the middle of their palette. This particular piece of jewelry may be unique, but the use of gemstones (or their imitations) to decorate teeth is something ancient. Moreover, in some civilizations, for example, in Mayan, even had a purpose beyond aesthetics. They could serve keep your mouth free of infections.

This is the conclusion of a study recently published in Journal of Archaeological Sciences: Reportsunder the guidance of scientists from Mexico and USA. It analyzes jeweled teeth from Maya sites located in Belize, Honduras and Guatemala. All of them show that the stones were laid with great dexterity. Perhaps there were people in these cities who worked experienced dentists. In fact, you just have to see that the jewelry is still practically intact in the teeth, despite all the years that have passed. But, in addition, the cement that was used to glue them has medicinal properties very interesting.

The recipe for getting it varies slightly from one country to another, depending on what they had at their disposal. In general, in any case, the stones stuck to the teeth with plant-based resinswith great antimicrobial power.

Healthy and jeweled teeth

The first fact that came to the attention of the authors of this new study is that the people who wore jewelry on their teeth were from different social classes. Contrary to what one might expect, not all of them belonged to the upper class.

If the sole purpose was to show off, it would be something special. But it actually seems like it was something like dental treatment. These jewels were located on the teeth more or less stretched. protect them from infections.

Among the cement’s ingredients was a substance known for its antibacterial and antifungal properties.

And it’s between 150 molecules discovered during the analysis of fixative cement stones, several stand out that make us think about this goal. For example, there are many pine resin, known for its possible antibacterial power. Also sclareolid, a compound that has both antibacterial and antifungal properties. In addition, there was oils from plants of the mint familyassociated with an anti-inflammatory effect. The combination of all of these can be very effective in preventing dental infections. At least theoretically.

But in reality, these scientists would not have come to this conclusion if it were not for the background uncovered by other studies on Mayan culture.

Hernandez-Bolio et al., Journal of Archaeological Sciences, 2022

Experienced Maya Dentists

In the same study, the authors confirmed that drilling teeth to place the jewels were made without affecting nerves or blood vessels. At least not in most cases. The gems were perfectly fixed on the teeth without causing injury, so they were installed by a person with great experience.

But this is not the first time that such detailed dental work has been found in a Mayan archaeological site. It was also noticed that they filed their teeth and that, at least apparently, they were extracted when there were cavities. Therefore, to think that the placement of the jewels was only aesthetic, in the purest style of Rosalia, would be a mistake.

It can be said that his dentists killed two birds with one stone. They decorated the teeth and at the same time protected them. Did you think that we are now very modern for the installation of relatively aesthetic dentures? Hold me saku (a typical Mayan drink).

Source: Hiper Textual

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