The Human History of Dental Development

Did you know that your teeth can reveal a lot about your life? There are many factors that shape them including your age, gender, diet, lifestyle, and whether or not you practice preventative dental care.

In fact, so much information can be gleaned from examining teeth that scientists and archaeologists can piece together a more complete picture of our genetic history. Because they contain such a high mineral content, they don’t decay at the same rate as human bone. That means they last longer and sometimes are all that we have left to study to learn about the people they belonged to. Keep reading to learn more about how our ancient ancestors’ mouths differed from modern humans today!