When did dentistry appear? Detailed answer

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When did dentistry appear?

When your teeth hurt or there are other problems with them, you want to immediately put an end to this. The same was experienced by people in antiquity. Therefore, dentistry began to develop with the birth of civilization. Dentists have been around for as long as doctors in general.

Historical documents have been found that prove that in ancient times there were 52 rules for caring for teeth, they gave advice on how to make teeth shine, even how to breathe properly. Of course, in those days there was a lack of knowledge regarding teeth and their treatment.

In ancient Greece, about 2500 years ago, there were "dentists" who were engaged in the extraction of teeth. But they removed only decayed teeth. This continued until 1400 AD. e. With the invention of improved tools, others began to be removed.

In ancient times, they did not know what to do with a toothache. In Greece, when children suffered from it, they were given drugs to reduce pain. 200 years ago, dentists used to put a hot knife to the gum to relieve toothache. Holes in the teeth first began to close up in the Middle Ages. At first they were filled with wax and rubber. Later they began to use metals, especially lead and gold. The modern brush, by the way, was invented in 1498. At that time, Chinese "dentists" invented it for the use of the royal family.

About 100 years ago, if a person wanted to become a dentist, he had to practice with experienced doctors. And in 1840, a college was opened to train specialists - the College of Dental Surgery in Baltimore. This marked the beginning of the profession of dentists. And today, those who want to get this specialty must study 3-4 years in college, get a preliminary education, and then continue it for another 4 years in a higher dental institution.

Author: Likum A.

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What color are carrots?

Carrots have not shown their orange essence for nearly 5000 years. The first mention of the use of carrots by humans dates back to 3000 BC. e. At that time in Afghanistan, carrots were purple on the outside and yellow on the inside.

The ancient Greeks and Romans also cultivated this vegetable, but mainly for medicinal purposes: carrots were considered a strong aphrodisiac that enhances sexual desire.

The famous ancient physician Galen strongly recommended carrots as a means to remove gases from the body. He was the first to separate the carrot from its closest relative, the parsnip.

As the Arabs carried seeds across Asia, Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula, carrots blossomed in various shades of crimson, white, yellow, red, green, and even black.

The very first orange carrots were grown in Holland in the XNUMXth century - the patriots of their country bred a variety that matched the color of the Dutch royal house of the Orange dynasty.

By the XNUMXth century, the Dutch had become the main European producers of carrots, and all current varieties of this vegetable date back to four legendary varieties: "early semi-long", "late semi-long", "scarlet" and "long orange".

Nowadays, the fashion for non-orange carrots is increasingly being traced. Today in stores you can find white, yellow, dark red and crimson varieties. Chocolate-flavoured carrots were introduced in Iceland in 1997 as part of the "Wacky Veg" line specifically aimed at kids.

According to the UN, in 1903 there were 287 varieties of carrots grown in the world, but in our time there are only 21 of them - a decline of 93%.

Interestingly, some of the varieties of this vegetable contain a protein that prevents the growth of ice crystals. This natural carrot "antifreeze" can be isolated and used to preserve human tissue for medical purposes, as well as to extend the shelf life of frozen foods.

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